congress

January 6 Committee (2022)

The House Select Committee investigated the Capitol attack and Trump's actions surrounding January 6th. The committee interviewed over 1,000 witnesses.

Trump Impeachments (2019 & 2021)

Trump was impeached twice by the House, first over Ukraine and then over the Capitol attack. The Senate acquitted him both times.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmation (2022)

The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court by a vote of 53-47, making her the first Black woman on the Court.

Merrick Garland Blocked (2016)

After Justice Scalia's death, Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court but Senate Republicans refused to hold hearings or a vote.

Government Shutdown (2018-19)

Congress and President Trump failed to agree on border wall funding. The shutdown lasted 35 days, the longest in US history.

Inflation Reduction Act (2022)

Congress passed Biden's climate, healthcare and tax package including around $369 billion in climate and energy spending.

War Powers Resolution (1973)

Passed after Vietnam to limit presidential military action and requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of troop deployment.

Filibuster and Voting Rights Bills (2021-22)

Senate Republicans used the filibuster to block Democratic voting rights legislation despite Democratic control of Congress and the presidency.

Kevin McCarthy Removal (2023)

McCarthy became the first Speaker in US history to be removed through a vote of the House.

Debt Ceiling Crisis (2023)

Congress and President Biden negotiated a deal to prevent a federal default after Republicans demanded spending cuts.

CHIPS and Science Act (2022)

Congress approved around $280 billion to support semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research.

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022)

Passed after the Uvalde shooting and became the most significant federal gun legislation in decades.