Read about the use of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate as a way to control legislation.In the discussion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the longest filibuster in history was launched as a way to keep the legislation from coming to a...

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.

Learn about the daily tasks and career opportunities of a district representative for a state senator.

Use this resource to learn more about the Special Committee on Aging. This committee is facing many challenges including, Medicare, prescription drugs, Social Security, the Older Americans Act, and long-term care.

Read about Senator Strom Thurmond's epic filibuster in an attempt to forestall the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. There is a brief biography of Thurmond and his political life, as well as information about the use of the...

Learn more about the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at this website. "The Committee has a broad jurisdiction over the operation of our nation's financial institutions, housing and mass transit programs." This site is...

In the Senate and House women, not just women, but women with different cultural backgrounds, won seats in the 2016 election. Find out more about the historical winners of the day.

Read about the abrupt downfall of Senator Joseph McCarthy after the damage he did with his anti-Communist witch hunts.

Learn all about the events of Watergate--what happened, how it was handled and the process it took to become resolved.

What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.

This long biographical article about William R. King highlights both his character and his service to his country. King was a long-time member of the United States Congress, serving as both a Representative and as a Senator before being...

Read about how a Senate committee, headed by John F. Kennedy, chose five senators to be enshrined a senatorial hall of fame. There are links to biographies of the five who were chosen.

Find out about the duties of the legislative branch of government. Check out Ben's Guide!

The Dawes Act, also known as the General Allotment Act, was written by Henry Dawes in an attempt to assimilate Native Americans into American culture. Use this site to learn about what propelled Dawes to write this document and how his...

Provides information about the Great Debate between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln.

A good site that provides both a picture of and information about the Curia as it stood in Roman times.

Read about the campaign and election of 1960 in which the Democratic candidate, Senator John F. Kennedy, ran against the Repbulican candidate, Vice-President Richard M. Nixon. Find out about the issues, the famous debates, and Kennedy's...

Historic debates, both in substance and form, were held between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in the Illinois Senate race in 1858. Read about the debates, where tht two men stood on the issue of slavery, and its place in the...

Read about the origins and impact of the McCarran Internal Security Act which President Harry Truman called "the greatest danger to freedom of speech, press and assembly, since the Alien and Sedition Laws of 1798." Find out how a fear of...

In the wake of rising gas prices and oil company profits, the Senate reacts with proposals to help consumers. There is also a discussion between experts about gas prices, profits, solutions, etc. Transcripts, audio and video of reports...

Why would a woman be against women's suffrage? Read about the common "fears and emotions" held by Texas women opposing the movement. Also, learn about Joe Bailey, a Texas senator who opposed women's suffrage, and Carrie Chapman Catt, who...

Panoramic views and historical information about the U.S. Capitol building. It's like you're really there! Requires frames-enabled browser, 16" monitor at 800 x 600 resolution.

Nebraska's official website includes information on services, state agencies, facts about Nebraska, tourism, and elected officials.

Read about Julius Caesar's reforms of the Roman government in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.