How do I find old congressional records?
The Congressional Record and its index may be available in large library systems or college libraries, frequently as a part of their participation in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Over 1,100 libraries participate in the FDLP, collecting and/or providing public access to government documents.
Where can I find congressional voting records?
To access votes using Congress.gov search for a bill and click on the “Actions” tab. All House and Senate roll call votes will be listed with links to the House and Senate’s web pages. The Congressional Record is the official source of information on recorded floor votes.
Is the Congressional Record digitized?
WASHINGTON – In cooperation with the Library of Congress, the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) has completed the digitization of all historical issues of the Congressional Record dating to the first appearance of this publication on March 5, 1873.
What is a Congressional Record statement?
The Congressional Record is a substantially verbatim account of the remarks made by senators and representatives while they are on the floor of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It also includes all bills, resolutions, and motions proposed, as well as debates, and roll call votes.
How far back does the Congressional Record Go?
Senate.gov features a digital library of Résumés of Congressional Activity dating from 1947. Century of Lawmaking provides full-text access to the “permanent edition” of the CR, and its previous titles, from 1789-1875 (1st through the 43rd Congresses).
How can Congress override the president’s veto?
Congress can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. (Usually an act is passed with a simple majority.) This check prevents the President from blocking an act when significant support for it exists.
What are four powers granted to Congress by the Constitution?
These include the power to declare war, coin money, raise an army and navy, regulate commerce, establish rules of immigration and naturalization, and establish the federal courts and their jurisdictions.
Can the Congressional Record be changed?
Beginning in the 106th Congress, the House has, by unanimous consent, authorized all Members to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material (within two Record pages) during either one session or an entire Congress.
How to search Congressional Record?
– Using Basic Search, enter: collection:crec publishdate:2008-05-01 – Using Advanced Search, under Date Range select Date is from the first box and enter 05-01-2008 in the second box, then select Congressional Record under Refine by Collection – Using the Congressional Record Browse page, navigate to 2008 and expand sections for May and May 1, Thursday
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