In 1999, Congress repealed the 65 year old Glass-Steagall provisions, which required banks to separate investments and deposits.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.
Rep. Don Young has represented Alaska since 1973. Do you know who served before him?
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
Visualize the 117th Senate and its members, and compare it with past congresses
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.
