In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits.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.
The Senate's attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act narrowly failed due to a surprise defection by Sen. John McCain
Joseph Rainey (R-SC), born into slavery, was the first African-American elected to the House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives voted 421-1 to authorize the use of military force against the perpetrators of the September 11th attacks
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator