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Almanac of American Politics, 2012- (online) Best Bet
Almanac of American Politics, 1974- (print)
Main Ref (previous 5 years), or Main Libr JK 1012 .A44
Similar to Politics in America. A volume is issued for each Congress. Organized by state, it includes for each member: biography, political activities, committees, key votes, group ratings, National Journal ratings, election results, and for members of the House, description of the district and demographics. Also includes leadership, state profiles, campaign finance, etc.
Politics in America, 1990-2014
Main Ref (previous 4 congresses), or Main Libr JK 1010 .P64
Similar to Almanac of American Politics. A volume is issued for each Congress. Organized by state, it includes for each member: biography, committees, key votes, CQ Vote Studies, election results, and for members of the House, description of the district. Also includes state profiles, member statistics, leadership, House and Senate committee rosters, etc.
Senators of the United States: a historical bibliography: a compilation of works by and about members of the United States Senate, 1789-1995 S.Doc. 103-34. Y 1.1/3:103-34. Serial 14217.
There are also a number of documents that focus on members of particular groups in Congress such as
Statement of Disbursements, compiled by the Chief Administrative Officer.
a "quarterly public report of all receipts and expenditures for U.S. House of Representatives Members, Committees, Leadership, Officers and Offices".
Report of the Secretary of the Senate
A "statement of the receipts and expenditures of the Senate, showing in detail the items of expense under proper appropriations", including members' expenses.
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Member information
House of Representatives, current members only
House Directory of Representatives
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-
Congressional Directory (print and online) and online via GovInfo Best Bet
Includes short biographies of members of Congress and membership of Congressional committees
Official congressional directory (print; newer editions online)
Govt Ref, Govt Doc Y 4.P 93/1:1/
Congressional yellow book, 2013-
Main Ref, Main Libr JK1012 .C652
Previously: Congressional staff directory, 1959-2012 (with gaps)
Main Libr JK1012 .C65
The United States Congressional Directories, 1789-1840
Main Ref JK1011 .U53
Members of the U.S. Congress
From congress.gov. 93rd Congress- (1973-), plus members from 71st-92nd Congresses (1929-1972) who were still serving in 1973.
Members of Congress, 1700s-
From govtrack.us
CQ Almanac (online, 1945-2020)
Govt Index JK1 .C66 (print, 1948-2020)
Published annually. Narrative coverage of key legislation, controversies and major issues, as well as an appendix of vote counts and other data for each session of Congress.
Almanac of American Politics, 2012- (online)
Almanac of American Politics, 1974- (print)
Main Ref (previous 5 years), or Main Libr JK 1012 .A44
Similar to Politics in America. A volume is issued for each Congress. Organized by state, it includes for each member: biography, committees, key votes, group ratings, National Journal ratings, election results, and for members of the House, description of the district and demographics. Also includes leadership, state profiles, campaign finance, etc.
ProQuest Congressional > Members & Committees > Member Records > [MEMBER'S NAME] > Member Profiles > Floor Votes
See also "Floor Votes" tab, this guide.
Use a database that can be searched by member's name such as:
Alternatively, using the print index to the Congressional Record or searching it electronically, look up the member's name. Look for a subheading beginning with "Bills and resolutions". Each entry includes a summary of the bill, the bill number, the page number in the Congressional Record, and the date.
Use a database that can be searched by member's name such as:
Alternatively, using the print index to the Congressional Record or searching it electronically, look up the member's name. Look for a subheading beginning with "Remarks by". Each entry includes the page number in the Congressional Record and the date.
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