Resources

Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress                
Black Americans in Congress
Congressional Profile
Congressional Research Service Reports
Congressman:  A Case Study
Election of Members:  Historical and Current Information
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Everett McKinley Dirksen:  Obituary and Eulogy
House Members Who Became President or Presidential Candidates’               
House Members Who Became Members of the Supreme Court               
Partisan Composition of the House
Partisan Composition of the Senate
Ray LaHood
Robert H. Michel
Senate Salaries Since 1789                
Senators:  A List of All of Have Served                
Senators:  Ethnic Diversity                
Senators Representing Third or Minor Parties                
Senators Who Became President               
Senators Who Changed Parties During Their Service               
Senators Who Have Been Appointed               
Senators:  Women Who Have Served               
What Members of Congress Do
Women in Congress

Expert Views

An Effective Congress and Effective Members: What Does It Take?
What are the skills needed to serve effectively in Congress and how do politicians acquire them? Political scientist Barbara Sinclair answers this question by examining the job of Congress, how Congress has organized itself to do its job, and then considering the skills Members need to function effectively in that environment.

How to Communicate Effectively with Congress Members
This selection from AdVanced Consulting's Advocacy Classroom provides expert tips for reaching your Congress member. Learn what a congressional office can and cannot (or should not) do for you, what staff members do, and how best to deal with them.