In 1971, Congress and President Nixon declared a national 'war on cancer', which established funding for 15 new cancer research centers.
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
Sen. Rand Paul's motion to hold that the Senate cannot try an impeached official who is no longer in office was defeated 55-45. Most legal scholars agree such a trial is permissible.
In 1866, the House voted 105-20 to try former Confederate President Jefferson Davis for treason -- the trial ultimately never occurred.
