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
On the final day of John Tyler's presidency, a broad coalition overrode his veto on a minor bill related to customs enforcement -- the first time congress ever overrode a presidential veto.
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.
Visualize the 117th House and its members, and compare it with past congresses
