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POSC 3303: United States Congress

This course discusses the theory, composition, organization and procedures of the U.S. Congress and how it relates to the federal government, political parties, and interest groups.

US Congress Guides

US Congress resources available from the Cornette Library's Government Documents Department.

  • U.S. Congress
    • Includes links to biographical information about members of Congress, information about Congressional districts, Congressional/campaign news, Congressional publications, and other general guides.
       
  • U.S. Congressional Record
    • The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the Congress in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It contains a verbatim record of what was said on the floors of the House and the Senate (members can revise and extend their remarks), a record of votes, reprints of major bills, and some committee reports. This guide will help you find information in the Congressional Record.
       
  • U.S. Congressional Serial Set
    • The Serial Set contains House and Senate reports and documents published since 1817. It is arranged by session of Congress. This guide will help you find information in the Serial Set.