In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits. Critics allege this led to risky investment practices, and subsequently the 2008 financial crisis.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
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By a vote of 96-3, Ford was easily confirmed. Click to learn who the three dissenting votes were.
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses