The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, sex, and national origin in employment, accommodation, and education.
After emotional and excoriating testimony from comedian Jon Stewart, congress re-authorizes the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Reps. Paul Gosar, Jody Hice, and Thomas Massie are among 12 who vote against the bill.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated as America's 46th President, browse his votes as a U.S. Senator
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By a vote of 96-3, Ford was easily confirmed. Click to learn who the three dissenting votes were.