About the Vice President | Historical Highlights

• John Adams' Senate Farewell Feb 15, 1797

• Indicted Vice President Bids Senate Farewell Mar 2, 1805

• Presiding Officer Stripped of Powers Mar 4, 1825

• The Senate Elects a Vice President Feb 8, 1837

• William R. King First Senator to Gain Vice Presidential Offer Jun 5, 1852

• Andrew Johnson's Inauguration Mar 4, 1865

• Chester A. Arthur's Tie Breaking Vote Mar 18, 1881

• The Senate's Oldest Art Collection May 13, 1886

• The Midday Ride of Charles Dawes Mar 11, 1925

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