SettingsLegislative branch of the United States government
Appointments Clause
Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Appointments Clause, empowers the President of the United States to appoint certain public officials with th...
Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Appointments Clause, empowers the President of the United States to appoint certain public officials with th...
Article One of the United States Constitution
Article One of the United States Constitution describes the powers of Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government.
Article One of the United States Constitution describes the powers of Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government.
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
The Biographical Directory of the United States Congress is a biographical dictionary of all present and former members of the United States Congress as well as its predecessor, the Continental ...
The Biographical Directory of the United States Congress is a biographical dictionary of all present and former members of the United States Congress as well as its predecessor, the Continental ...
Censure in the United States
Censure in the United States is a congressional procedure for reprimanding the President of the United States, a member of Congress, or Judge.
Censure in the United States is a congressional procedure for reprimanding the President of the United States, a member of Congress, or Judge.
Closed session of the United States Congress
In the Congress of the United States, a closed session (formally a session with closed doors) is a parliamentary procedure for the Senate or the House of Representatives to discuss matters...
In the Congress of the United States, a closed session (formally a session with closed doors) is a parliamentary procedure for the Senate or the House of Representatives to discuss matters...
Commerce Clause
The Commerce Clause is an enumerated power listed in the United States Constitution.
The Commerce Clause is an enumerated power listed in the United States Constitution.
Concurrent resolution
A concurrent resolution is a resolution (a legislative measure) adopted by both houses of a bicameral legislature that lacks the force of law (is non-binding) and does not require the approval o...
A concurrent resolution is a resolution (a legislative measure) adopted by both houses of a bicameral legislature that lacks the force of law (is non-binding) and does not require the approval o...
Conference report
In the United States Congress, a Conference Report refers to the final version of a bill that is negotiated between the House and Senate via conference committees.
In the United States Congress, a Conference Report refers to the final version of a bill that is negotiated between the House and Senate via conference committees.
Congress.org
Congress.org is a website run by the CQ-Roll Call Group which provides information on Congress and news about federal advocacy and activism.
Congress.org is a website run by the CQ-Roll Call Group which provides information on Congress and news about federal advocacy and activism.
Congressional Baseball Game
The United States Congressional Baseball Game is an annual baseball game played by members of the United States Congress.
The United States Congressional Baseball Game is an annual baseball game played by members of the United States Congress.
Congressional charter
A congressional charter is a law passed by the United States Congress that states the mission, authority and activities of a group.
A congressional charter is a law passed by the United States Congress that states the mission, authority and activities of a group.
Congressional Digest
Congressional Digest, published by Congressional Digest Corporation, is an independent political digest with offices in Washington, DC. The Digest presents unbiased pros and cons of issues b...
Congressional Digest, published by Congressional Digest Corporation, is an independent political digest with offices in Washington, DC. The Digest presents unbiased pros and cons of issues b...
Congressional oversight
Congressional oversight refers to oversight by the United States Congress of the Executive Branch, including the numerous U.S. federal agencies.
Congressional oversight refers to oversight by the United States Congress of the Executive Branch, including the numerous U.S. federal agencies.
Congressional pension
Congressional pension is a pension made available to members of the United States Congress.
Congressional pension is a pension made available to members of the United States Congress.
Congressional Pictorial Directory
The Congressional Pictorial Directory is a picture directory of leaders and members of the United States Congress and other key officials including the President.
The Congressional Pictorial Directory is a picture directory of leaders and members of the United States Congress and other key officials including the President.
Congressional power of enforcement
A Congressional power of enforcement is included in a number of amendments to the United States Constitution.
A Congressional power of enforcement is included in a number of amendments to the United States Constitution.
Congressional Quarterly
Congressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress.
Congressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress.
Congressional Record
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
Contempt of Congress
Contempt of Congress is the act of obstructing the work of the United States Congress or one of its committees.
Contempt of Congress is the act of obstructing the work of the United States Congress or one of its committees.
Direct lobbying in the United States
Direct lobbying in the United States refers to the attempts to influence a legislative U.S. body through direct communication with a member or employee of the legislative body or with a governme...
Direct lobbying in the United States refers to the attempts to influence a legislative U.S. body through direct communication with a member or employee of the legislative body or with a governme...
Enumerated powers
The enumerated powers are a list of items found in Article I, section 8 of the US Constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of the United States Congress.
The enumerated powers are a list of items found in Article I, section 8 of the US Constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of the United States Congress.
Executive communication
In the United States federal government, executive communication is a message sent to the Senate by the President or other executive branch official.
In the United States federal government, executive communication is a message sent to the Senate by the President or other executive branch official.
Fantasy Congress
Fantasy Congress was an online fantasy simulation sport where players, called citizens, could draft members of the United States House and Senate, and keep track of their participation within th...
Fantasy Congress was an online fantasy simulation sport where players, called citizens, could draft members of the United States House and Senate, and keep track of their participation within th...
Federal Depository Library Program
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was created to make federal government publications available to the public at no cost.
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) was created to make federal government publications available to the public at no cost.
Gang of Eight
The Gang of Eight is a common colloquial term for a set of eight leaders within the United States Congress.
The Gang of Eight is a common colloquial term for a set of eight leaders within the United States Congress.
Hill committee
The Hill committees are the common name for the political party committees that work to elect members of their own party to United States Congress.
The Hill committees are the common name for the political party committees that work to elect members of their own party to United States Congress.
International Financial Institution Advisory Commission
The International Financial Institution Advisory Commission, also known as the Meltzer Commission — named for its chair, Professor Allan Meltzer — was established by the United States Cong...
The International Financial Institution Advisory Commission, also known as the Meltzer Commission — named for its chair, Professor Allan Meltzer — was established by the United States Cong...
Iraq Study Group
The Iraq Study group (ISG), was a ten-person bipartisan panel appointed on March 15, 2006, by the United States Congress, that was charged with assessing the situation in Iraq and the US-led Ira...
The Iraq Study group (ISG), was a ten-person bipartisan panel appointed on March 15, 2006, by the United States Congress, that was charged with assessing the situation in Iraq and the US-led Ira...
Joint resolution
In the United States Congress, a joint resolution is a legislative measure that requires approval by the Senate and the House and is presented to the President for his/her approval or disapprov...
In the United States Congress, a joint resolution is a legislative measure that requires approval by the Senate and the House and is presented to the President for his/her approval or disapprov...
Joint session of the United States Congress
Joint sessions of the United States Congress are the gatherings together of both houses of the United States Congress.
Joint sessions of the United States Congress are the gatherings together of both houses of the United States Congress.
Lame duck session (United States)
A "lame duck" session of Congress in the United States occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected, but before the successor's term begins.
A "lame duck" session of Congress in the United States occurs whenever one Congress meets after its successor is elected, but before the successor's term begins.
Member of Congress
A Member of Congress (MC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into some official body called congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature.
A Member of Congress (MC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into some official body called congress, typically to represent a particular constituency in a legislature.
NOMINATE (scaling method)
NOMINATE (an acronym for Nominal Three-Step Estimation) is a multidimensional scaling method developed by political scientists Keith T. Poole and Howard Rosenthal in the early 1980s to analyze p...
NOMINATE (an acronym for Nominal Three-Step Estimation) is a multidimensional scaling method developed by political scientists Keith T. Poole and Howard Rosenthal in the early 1980s to analyze p...
Official Congressional Directory
The Official Congressional Directory (also known as Congressional Directory) is the official directory of the United State Congress, prepared by the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP) and...
The Official Congressional Directory (also known as Congressional Directory) is the official directory of the United State Congress, prepared by the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP) and...
Party caucuses and conferences in the United States Congress
Members of each major party in the United States Congress meet regularly in closed sessions known as party conferences (Republicans) or party caucuses (Democrats).
Members of each major party in the United States Congress meet regularly in closed sessions known as party conferences (Republicans) or party caucuses (Democrats).
Postal Clause
Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution, known as the Postal Clause or the Postal Power, empowers Congress "To establish Post Offices and post Roads".
Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution, known as the Postal Clause or the Postal Power, empowers Congress "To establish Post Offices and post Roads".
Powers of the United States Congress
Powers of the United States Congress are set forth by the United States Constitution, defined by rulings of the Supreme Court, and by its own efforts and by other factors such as history and custom.
Powers of the United States Congress are set forth by the United States Constitution, defined by rulings of the Supreme Court, and by its own efforts and by other factors such as history and custom.
Procedures of the U.S. Congress
Procedures of the United States Congress are established ways of doing legislative business.
Procedures of the United States Congress are established ways of doing legislative business.
Reconciliation (United States Congress)
Reconciliation is a legislative process of the United States Senate intended to allow consideration of a budget bill with debate limited to twenty hours under Senate Rules.
Reconciliation is a legislative process of the United States Senate intended to allow consideration of a budget bill with debate limited to twenty hours under Senate Rules.
Recorded vote
A recorded vote is a vote in which the names of those voting for and against a motion may be recorded.
A recorded vote is a vote in which the names of those voting for and against a motion may be recorded.
Rescission
In contract law, rescission has been defined as the unmaking of a contract between parties.
In contract law, rescission has been defined as the unmaking of a contract between parties.
Roll Call
Roll Call is a newspaper published in Washington, D.C., United States, from Monday to Thursday when the United States Congress is in session and on Mondays only during recess.
Roll Call is a newspaper published in Washington, D.C., United States, from Monday to Thursday when the United States Congress is in session and on Mondays only during recess.
Roll call
Roll call is the calling of the names of people from a list (roll) to determine the presence or absence of the listed people (also known as a register in countries such as the United Kingdom).
Roll call is the calling of the names of people from a list (roll) to determine the presence or absence of the listed people (also known as a register in countries such as the United Kingdom).
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Sabato’s Crystal Ball is a free, nonpartisan weekly online newsletter and comprehensive website in the United States that analyzes the current American political scene and predicts electoral...
Sabato’s Crystal Ball is a free, nonpartisan weekly online newsletter and comprehensive website in the United States that analyzes the current American political scene and predicts electoral...
Saxbe fix
The Saxbe fix, or salary rollback, is a mechanism by which the President of the United States, in appointing a current or former member of the United States Congress whose elected term has not y...
The Saxbe fix, or salary rollback, is a mechanism by which the President of the United States, in appointing a current or former member of the United States Congress whose elected term has not y...
Seersucker Thursday
Seersucker Thursday is annual tradition in the United States Congress in which Senators don the lightweight, striped, summer-friendly fabric seersucker, in the spirit of traditional Southern clo...
Seersucker Thursday is annual tradition in the United States Congress in which Senators don the lightweight, striped, summer-friendly fabric seersucker, in the spirit of traditional Southern clo...
Shadow congressperson
The offices of shadow U.S. Representative and shadow U.S. Senator are elective offices created by the District of Columbia as part of their efforts to gain full admittance to the Union as ...
The offices of shadow U.S. Representative and shadow U.S. Senator are elective offices created by the District of Columbia as part of their efforts to gain full admittance to the Union as ...
Statement of managers
In the United States Congress, a Statement of Managers must accompany a conference report on legislation as negotiated by the House and the Senate.
In the United States Congress, a Statement of Managers must accompany a conference report on legislation as negotiated by the House and the Senate.
Structure of the U.S. Congress
The structure of the United States Congress with a separate House and Senate is complex with numerous committees handling a disparate array of topics presided over by elected officers.
The structure of the United States Congress with a separate House and Senate is complex with numerous committees handling a disparate array of topics presided over by elected officers.
Taxing and Spending Clause
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, is known as the Taxing and Spending Clause.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution, is known as the Taxing and Spending Clause.
Thanks of Congress
The Thanks of Congress are a series of formal resolutions passed by the United States Congress originally to extend the government's formal thanks for significant victories or impressive actions...
The Thanks of Congress are a series of formal resolutions passed by the United States Congress originally to extend the government's formal thanks for significant victories or impressive actions...
The Hill (newspaper)
The Hill, a subsidiary of News Communications Inc., is a newspaper published in Washington, D.C. since 1994.
The Hill, a subsidiary of News Communications Inc., is a newspaper published in Washington, D.C. since 1994.
Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution
The Twenty-seventh Amendment prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of the Congress from taking effect until the start of the next set of terms of office for Repr...
The Twenty-seventh Amendment prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of the Congress from taking effect until the start of the next set of terms of office for Repr...
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate, its upper body, and the House of Representatives, its lower body.
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate, its upper body, and the House of Representatives, its lower body.
United States Congressional Baseball Game
The United States Congressional Baseball Game is an annual baseball game played by members of the United States Congress.
The United States Congressional Baseball Game is an annual baseball game played by members of the United States Congress.
United States Congressional Serial Set
The United States Congressional Serial Set began in 1817 as the official collection of reports and documents of the United States Congress.
The United States Congressional Serial Set began in 1817 as the official collection of reports and documents of the United States Congress.
Unseated members of the United States Congress
Throughout the history of the United States Congress there have been times when members of either chamber have refused to seat new members.
Throughout the history of the United States Congress there have been times when members of either chamber have refused to seat new members.