Ask A Historian Archive
2010
- Have there been times that a Member's seat has remained vacant for over 6 months?
- What is the History Behind the "Golden Rods" in the House Chamber?
- Did You Know That the House of Representatives Only Rarely Meets on Sunday?
- Is There a Modern Trend for Presidents Giving Joint Session Addresses Shortly After Their Inauguration?
- What Has Been the Longest Joint Session Address?
- Why is the Vice-President's Oath Different than the President's?
- Does the Speaker Have to be a Member of Congress?
2009
- What Was a Member's "Trunk?"
- When did the House Limit its Membership at 435?
- How Does a Session of Congress Ends?
2008
- Was John F. Kennedy also a member of the House of Representatives?
- When did the House Chamber first open and what sort of ceremony, if any, was held?
- Have there been other notable Representatives who have served with a disability?
- How does a Senate tax bill not violate the Constitutional Requirement that all Revenue Bills Originate in the House?