Although President Johnson had earlier admitted the former Confederate States of America, Congress refused to seat their congressional delegations until passing HR1058 along party lines.
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
'Lend-Lease' saw the United States send military hardware, oil, and food to foreign allies during World War 2
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) became the first openly LGBT senator in 2012.
After a nomination process that culminated in a public FBI investigation, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed largely along party lines 50-48.