In 1971, Congress and President Nixon declared a national 'war on cancer', which established funding for 15 new cancer research centers.
The Senate voted to acquit former President Trump of charges of inciting the January 6th attack on congress. Although Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed that Trump was legally culpable for a "disgraceful dereliction of duty", he concluded that the Senate is unable to convict former officials. The Senate had previously held it has the power to do so.
Explore current and historical political parties, map party control, and learn about polarization.
Visualize the 117th House and its members, and compare it with past congresses
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