Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
Rep Duncan D. Hunter (R-CA) gained notoriety for smoking a vape pen during a congressional hearing on regulating tobacco. He was subsequently convicted of campaign finance violations and resigned, before receiving a presidential pardon from President Trump
After a nomination process that culminated in a public FBI investigation, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed largely along party lines 50-48.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
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