Congress of the United States
The U.S. Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States. It consists of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress is one of three branches of the US government.
Congressional Committees Dealing With Finance
The 110th Congress was controlled by the Democratic Party. Learn which Senators and Representatives served on powerful committees providing oversight of the nation's finance, banking and housing markets.
The 110th Congress was controlled by the Democratic Party. Learn which Senators and Representatives served on powerful committees providing oversight of the nation's finance, banking and housing markets.
Congressional Committees Dealing With Finance
The 108th Congress was controlled by the Republican Party. Learn which Senators and Representatives served on powerful committees providing oversight of the nation's finance, banking and housing markets.
The 108th Congress was controlled by the Republican Party. Learn which Senators and Representatives served on powerful committees providing oversight of the nation's finance, banking and housing markets.
Should Senators Operate Leadership PACs?
Most political action committees (PACs) represent "special interests": business, labor or issue/ideology. But a growing number are run by US Senators and Representatives. Should they be?
Most political action committees (PACs) represent "special interests": business, labor or issue/ideology. But a growing number are run by US Senators and Representatives. Should they be?
Statistics on Cloture Motions - 93rd-110th Congresses
Statistics on Cloture Motions in various Congresses
Statistics on Cloture Motions in various Congresses
Senate Democratic Leadership Committee
Check this site for a directory of Democratic Senators or specific information on jobs/outsourcing, education and health care.
Check this site for a directory of Democratic Senators or specific information on jobs/outsourcing, education and health care.
House Democrats
In addition to the expected information about issues and a directory of House Democrats, the site provides background information on every state in the country: capitol, population, date admitted to the union, and news related to current issues.
In addition to the expected information about issues and a directory of House Democrats, the site provides background information on every state in the country: capitol, population, date admitted to the union, and news related to current issues.
House Democratic Caucus
Use this site to find Democratic Representatives or the current Democratic House policy agenda. This service-oriented organization for House Democrats first met in 1796.
Use this site to find Democratic Representatives or the current Democratic House policy agenda. This service-oriented organization for House Democrats first met in 1796.
House Republican Policy Committee
Established by Congress in 1946, the Policy Committee "serve(s) as a formal council to meet regularly with the Executive, to facilitate the formulation and carrying out of national policy, and to improve relationships between the executive and legislative branches of the Government."
Established by Congress in 1946, the Policy Committee "serve(s) as a formal council to meet regularly with the Executive, to facilitate the formulation and carrying out of national policy, and to improve relationships between the executive and legislative branches of the Government."
House Republican Conference
This web site provides access to Republican members of the House as well as Republican positions on a select list of issues. "Committee Central" provides an overview of upcoming and past legislative actions.
This web site provides access to Republican members of the House as well as Republican positions on a select list of issues. "Committee Central" provides an overview of upcoming and past legislative actions.
Federal Legislative Information from Thomas
Use this Library of Congress search tool to obtain information about any current or past legislation : bill history, text, amendments, sponsors. Easy to use if somewhat obscurely named (it's named for Thomas Jefferson) relative to its function.
Use this Library of Congress search tool to obtain information about any current or past legislation : bill history, text, amendments, sponsors. Easy to use if somewhat obscurely named (it's named for Thomas Jefferson) relative to its function.
Senate Glossary
From "act" to "yield time" -- this page introduces you to the terminology of Senate law and procedure.
From "act" to "yield time" -- this page introduces you to the terminology of Senate law and procedure.
Senate Republican Conference
The formal organization of the Senate Republicans, it provides a full range of communications services including graphics, radio, television, and internet. Check here for information on the Republican agenda, which includes defense, education, energy, jobs/economy and faith/community.
The formal organization of the Senate Republicans, it provides a full range of communications services including graphics, radio, television, and internet. Check here for information on the Republican agenda, which includes defense, education, energy, jobs/economy and faith/community.
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Like its Democractic counterpart, this Committee was established by law in 1946. The site contains policy papers (all PDF) as well as an application form for those interested in working in the Senate.
Like its Democractic counterpart, this Committee was established by law in 1946. The site contains policy papers (all PDF) as well as an application form for those interested in working in the Senate.
Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Established in 1947 by an Act of Congress, the DPC is the research arm of Senate Democrats. Find DPC Reports on issues and proposed legislation.
Established in 1947 by an Act of Congress, the DPC is the research arm of Senate Democrats. Find DPC Reports on issues and proposed legislation.
US Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
Overview of responsibility and membership of the US Senate Committee On Intelligence.
Overview of responsibility and membership of the US Senate Committee On Intelligence.
Filibuster and Cloture
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture .
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture .
Filibuster
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
US Senate : Filibuster
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
Overview of Senate procedural Rule 22, filibuster and cloture.
Profiles, US House of Representatives
Profiles of past and current members of the US House Representatives. There are 435 seats in the House; members are re-elected every two years and represent a district in their state, each with a population of approximately 646,952, per the 2000 US Census. All districts are
Profiles of past and current members of the US House Representatives. There are 435 seats in the House; members are re-elected every two years and represent a district in their state, each with a population of approximately 646,952, per the 2000 US Census. All districts are
US Senate
Description and history of the United States Senate and the powers granted the Senate by the Constitution. The Senate and the House of Representatives jointly create the United States Congress.
Description and history of the United States Senate and the powers granted the Senate by the Constitution. The Senate and the House of Representatives jointly create the United States Congress.
Profiles, US Senate
Profiles of past and current members of the US Senate. There are 100 seats in the Senate; one-third of the membership is elected every six years. Each state has two Senators.
Profiles of past and current members of the US Senate. There are 100 seats in the Senate; one-third of the membership is elected every six years. Each state has two Senators.
US Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
The US Select Committee on Intelligence (Intelligence Committee) was created by to Senate Resolution 400, 94th Congress.
The US Select Committee on Intelligence (Intelligence Committee) was created by to Senate Resolution 400, 94th Congress.
Congressional Intelligence Committees
History of the House and Senate Select Committees on Intelligence, established in 1976 and 1977. Reviews subsequent developments and tension between the legislative and executive branches of government.
History of the House and Senate Select Committees on Intelligence, established in 1976 and 1977. Reviews subsequent developments and tension between the legislative and executive branches of government.
US Senate Committee On The Judiciary
The US Committee On The Judiciary (Judiciary Committee) is one of the original standing committees of the Senate; it was authorized on 10 December 1816. Three days later, Senator Dudley Chase of Vermont became the first Chairman.
The US Committee On The Judiciary (Judiciary Committee) is one of the original standing committees of the Senate; it was authorized on 10 December 1816. Three days later, Senator Dudley Chase of Vermont became the first Chairman.
US Senate Committee On The Judiciary
The US Committee On The Judiciary (Judiciary Committee) is one of the original standing committees of the Senate; it was authorized on 10 December 1816. Three days later, Senator Dudley Chase of Vermont became the first Chairman.
The US Committee On The Judiciary (Judiciary Committee) is one of the original standing committees of the Senate; it was authorized on 10 December 1816. Three days later, Senator Dudley Chase of Vermont became the first Chairman.
Closed Sessions of the House of Representatives
The House of Representatives may hold closed or secret sessions to discuss business confidentially. Since the War of 1812, the House has held six such session.
The House of Representatives may hold closed or secret sessions to discuss business confidentially. Since the War of 1812, the House has held six such session.