This excellent site maps elections from 1840-2016 showing changing patterns across regions and between urban and rural areas. It offers comprehensive data on the history of Congressional elections and users can track their own district's...

This video [5:24] and learning module provide information about how Author Matthew Green discusses the role and history of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The official site for the Maine House of Representatives provides information on House activities, bills, and its history. Links to House leadership as well as each representative are also provided.

The official site for the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes everything you want to know about it! Examples: the schedule of the House for the week, current events, committee hearings, roll call votes. Find your Representative.

The official website for public disclosure for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Official site for the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives includes information on: legislative activities, information on the Clerk's office, committee information, art and history of the House, historical...

At this site, you can explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the United States House of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you.

The inspiring biography of Nydia Velazquez who rose from humble roots to take a place as a member of the US House of Representatives.

Great reference tool for finding information on female Members of Congress both past and current. Includes biographical profiles, images, historical essays, artifacts relating to the history of Congresswomen, and teacher resources. You...

Article outlining the ten most important things one should know about the U.S. House of Representatives.

Through interviews with House officers, aides, committee staff, former Representatives, and others, a rich heritage has been preserved. Audio, video, and transcripts provide a look into legislative processes and procedures, personal and...

Link directly to the journals for each of the Congresses containing the minutes of the sessions.

This government-designed site provides a clear chart of the organization of Congress, as well as links to sites of current leadership.

The Texas Legislature has created a poster about Texas state government designed to capture the interest of young learners. Students can find out about the people, processes, and places of state government in Texas.

The Texas Legislature has created an excellent poster about state government designed to capture the interest of young learners. Students can find out about the people, processes, and places of state government in Texas.

Over the years as members of the House of Representatives increased, leadership positions in the House have expanded. Study the following summary of each leadership position to understand their duties. Included is a glossary of terms and...

This resource describes the Committee on Rules as an arm of the leadership of both parties, the committee is at the center of both political and legislative battles. The role of this committee has changed over time.

Read a brief synopsis of the House of Representatives in the Legislative Branch, and then complete the short quiz to check for understanding.

This government-designed site from The US House of Representatives provides a clear chart of the organization of Congress, as well as links to sites of the current leadership.

Homepage of the Committee on Resources for the U.S. House of Representatives gives a detailed look at the daily workings of this committee.

Perhaps John Quincy Adams' most important service to his country came after he was president. Read about his terms as Congressman in the House of Representatives.

This site provides a listing of all congressional committees, along with links to each committee and subcommittee. A search engine focusing on the committees is also provided.

The nation may not have elected its first female president, but there were several women who won big for their states and the nation on November 8, 2016. Meet the first Indian-American woman elected to the House of Representatives,...

Why did the founding fathers create two separate chambers in Congress - the House of Representatives and Senate? Find out the reasons for the dual chamber and the responsibilities of each one. Included is a glossary and printable puzzles...