The Johnson years (1965-68): a remarkable time to begin in Congress -- The Nixon years (1969-74): accomplishments amid turmoil -- The Ford years (1974-76): a needed respite -- The Carter years (1977-80): intraparty discord -- The Reagan years (1981-88): letting the democratic process work -- The George H. W. Bush years (1989-92): a new world order -- The Clinton years (1993-2000): opportunities missed -- The George W. Bush years (2001-2008): a timid Congress -- The Obama years (2009-14): continuing struggles -- Some concluding thoughts.
