The 42nd Congress voted 115-65 to establish Yellowstone, America's first national park -- despite concerns surrounding federalism
On the final day of John Tyler's presidency, a broad coalition overrode his veto on a minor bill related to customs enforcement -- the first time congress ever overrode a presidential veto.
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
In 1971, Congress and President Nixon declared a national 'war on cancer', which established funding for 15 new cancer research centers.
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