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Legislative Branch

Legislative Branch Websites

The legislative branch of the United States government is comprised of the two houses of the US Congress and their affiliated offices. The makeup and powers of Congress are detailed in Article I of the US Constitution.- Category ID : 242739

List of Legislative_Branch Sites 16 Websites

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Birth of the Nation: The First Federal Congress, 1789-1791

An online exhibit of the documentary history of the most productive Congress in U.S. history.

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Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Search for information on members of the US Congress from 1774 to the present day by entering a name, position or state.

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USASim

Online simulation where participants can pretend to be US Senators, members of Cabinet or Supreme Court Justices.

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National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States

An independent, bipartisan commission chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Congressional Sources on the Internet

Directory of Congressional resources including the official pages for the US Senate and House, access to Congressional Archive collections, Roll Call Online, and a biographical directory of Congress from 1774-present.

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Congressional Institute

Assists members of Congress in organization and education for their intellectual and social benefit and provides educational information about Congress to the general public.

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C-SPAN - Capitol Hearings

Schedule of all the hearings for both houses of Congress, with audio.

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Congressional Votes Database

A Washington Post interactive database that lets you browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.

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The Center on Congress at Indiana University

Explains the work and role of Congress. Includes an extensive series of articles with materials for teachers and journalists, surveys, media series and interactive learning modules.

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GPO Access - Congressional Calendars

Includes the Calendars of the U.S. House of Representatives and History of Legislation and the Senate Calendar of Business.

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The Hill - Lawmaker Ratings

Collected tabulated scores, by Senator and Representative, from Washington advocacy organizations.

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GPO - FDsys: Congressional Hearings

Selected Senate and House hearings.

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Washington Post - A Close-Up Look at Congressional Wealth

Analysis of the personal finances of all 535 members of Congress reveals how the nation’s lawmakers position their portfolios and how they win and lose money on Wall Street.

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FedNet - VUGUV

Live mobile-only video of the House and Senate floors, Congressional hearings and press conferences from around the Hill, including archives, free to American people.

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Washington Examiner - Answer Questions About Your Government

Data on U.S. members of Congress, bills and resolutions, committees, and voting record.

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Congress.gov

Details the U.S. legislative process maintained by the Library of Congress. Search bills and laws by number or keyword, find links to members of the House and Senate, calendars, text of historical documents, and the Congressional Record with roll call votes.

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