Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
Visualize the first time in history a cabinet nominee's confirmation ended in a tie.
The Senate voted to acquit former President Trump of charges of inciting the January 6th attack on congress. Although Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed that Trump was legally culpable for a "disgraceful dereliction of duty", he concluded that the Senate is unable to convict former officials. The Senate had previously held it has the power to do so.
Explore the votes of Hattie Wyatt Caraway, the first woman elected to the Senate
Map, visualize, and explore the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act in October 2001