In this collection from the University of Virginia you can read miscellaneous kinds of correspondence by Jefferson, including letters about American Indian issues and annual addresses to the House and Senate.

A searchable database and directory which contains contact information, a biography and a photo of all current members of Congress.

Margaret Chase Smith was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress. She was the first woman to enter the Senate without being appointed to the position. During World War II, she was the only civilian woman to go to sea in a Navy...

The official government site of the GOP. This site is supported by House and Senate Republicans.

Read about the subdued campaign and election of 1888 where the Republicans took control of the presidency, House of Represenatives, and Senate. Find out how Benjamin Harrison was selected as the Republican presidential candidate.

This is the official homepage of the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Provides an overview of the committee and its work.

A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...

A fantastic site available in both English and Spanish where students can learn about the Texas State Government. Divided in three categories: for kids up to 3rd grade, for 4th grade kids and up, for parents and teachers. Kids can take a...

Read the full text of the "House Divided" speech that Lincoln delivered on June 16, 1858, as he accepted the Republican nomination for the U.S.Senate seat from Illinois that was held by Stephen A. Douglas. This speech exemplifies...

A detailed biography of Kay Bailey Hutchison, a United States Senator from Texas.

[Free Registration/Login Required] November 8, 2016 proved fruitful for women running for U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Here is an introduction to the new Nevada Senator who is both female and Latino. Masto became the...

This retired site captures historical legislative activity that includes bill summary and status, bill text, public laws by law number, most recent issue, roll-call votes, committee reports, house committees, and senate committees.

An effective site that provides non-partisan information concerning Congress and its leaders. The website includes CongressLink, up-to-date information on the US Congress; Congress for Kids, an excellent resource for younger students on...

Full text of the debates in the House and the Senate over the Social Security Act of 1935, proposed by President Roosevelt for economic relief and recovery as part of his New Deal. Each of the debates can be downloaded in PDF form.

Short history and text of Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" speech given in 1858. Click on the link to see the text of the speech. Click on Teacher's Guide for teaching resources.

How much do you know about your state legislators? Are they living up to their promises? Are they making good choices that represent the wants and needs of the state? This lesson encourages students to do some fact finding on elected...

This site is a source of information on the current Congress: find elected officials, results of elections, the House Schedule, the Senate Schedule, Committee Hearings, and a Guide to the Media.

Resource provides information on the U.S. Capitol Complex. Find information on the buildings themselves, the upkeep, history, and conservation efforts.

Text of the declaration of war which brought the United States into the War of 1812.

Members of the committee that is investigating the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina are accusing the White House of refusing to provide documents, officials for questioning, etc. The White House contends that their...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Roman Forum. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A home of influential congressman and senator Carter Glass.

Home of George Walton, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence, also a governor and senator.

This site provides a link to 13,000+ members who have served in the United States Congress, 1774 - present. Accompanying biographies and pictures, when available, are very informative. This site is well-designed and easy to navigate.