Violence associated with strong feelings about slavery entered the halls of the Senate. Read what happened to Senator Charles Sumner after a two-day tirade he gave in the Senate after the sack of Lawrence, Kansas.

In this resource from Khan Academy, students will learn about steps to take if they would like to enter the world of politics as a district representative for a state senator.

[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...

A collection of amusing and informative stories about U.S. senators, past and present, from the office of the historian in the U.S. Senate.

This is the official website for the US Senate Select Committee on Ethics.

This website focuses on the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

This Senate committee oversees the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government.

In this activity, learners will analyze a primary source document to find relevant historical data and calculate how much United States Senators were paid in the first Federal Congress.

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.

This website is dedicated to the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the legislative body and make sure they are operating fairly. Don't miss out on this comprehensive site.

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...

A learning module that begins with the historical text "Senator Nixon's 'Checkers' Speech" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

A learning module that begins with "To the State Senate on Being Elected Its President" by Calvin Coolidge, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...

Follow the history of an oil painting of Henry Clay, known as the "Great Compromiser." Well-designed site provides information on the painting including the origin and conservation, the artist, the setting, and Henry Clay himself.

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

The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services reviews matters relating to the common defense policy of the United States.

Brief analysis of the confirmation vote on Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court. (2005)

Brief analysis of the confirmation vote for Justice Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. (2006)

Thomas Nast was an astute observer of the political machinations in Washington, D.C., as well as New York City. This slideshow of his cartoons show the quarrel between the moderate Republcans and the conservatives as they tried to gain...

Provides information on the life of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney. In particular, it describes his judicial career.

In this activity students will analyze Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's Oath of Office and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article V,VI, or VII of the Constitution in action.

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

In this activity students will analyze the Oaths of Senators for the Impeachment Trial of William Jefferson Clinton and identify how the document demonstrates content contained within Article I, sections 1-7 of the Constitution in action.