10 Landmark Laws Passed by ‘Lame-Duck’ Sessions of Congress
Explore 10 landmark laws passed by lame-duck sessions of Congress, from the Judiciary Act of 1801 to the Social Security Fairness Act.
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12 Historic Filibusters That Tested the Rules of the U.S. Senate
Explore 12 historic filibusters that tested Senate rules, from Strom Thurmond's marathon speech to the modern 60-vote cloture threshold under Rule XXII.
6 Constitutional Amendments That Passed Congress—Wait, They Were Never Ratified
Discover 6 constitutional amendments approved by Congress that never became law, from 1789 apportionment to the Equal Rights Amendment.
9 Times the Vice President Broke a Tie in the U.S. Senate to Pass Landmark Legislation
Explore 9 times the Vice President broke a tie in the U.S. Senate to pass landmark legislation, from the First Congress in…
16 Most Influential Supreme Court Rulings in History
Want to see which legal decisions made history? Dive into these influential Supreme Court rulings that helped shape our nation!
10 Mandatory Constitutional Rights Everyone Should Know
These are the constitutional rights everyone should know about no matter if you're already an American citizen or an immigrant. Read on