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.
Despite opposition from conservative groups, Justice O'Connor was confirmed unanimously
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
Learn the story of a place through the people that represented it through history
After almost a decade of ignoring or stigmatizing the victims of HIV/AIDS, Congress agrees to pass the Ryan White CARE Act, which funds the life-saving drug AZT for low-income or uninsured patients. Four senators including Sen. Jesse Helms vote against the act.
