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Statistics & Lists

The Legislation & Procedure category of Statistics features lists related to Senate legislative activity. Among the lists you'll find the Résumé of Congressional Activity.

Established in 1947, the Résumé provides statistical data on congressional workload, including the number of bills introduced and days in session.


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find the Congressional Record

Virtual Reference Desk

Harper's Weekly engraving of the Senate in session

The Virtual Reference Desk  (VRD) organizes Senate information by subject and provides links to related materials.

Senate Chamber is one of more than 50 VRD categories. Historic events, such as the Senate's January 1859 move into the chamber, and current material, such as a virtual tour of the chamber, are easy to find at the VRD.

 
  

Find Committee Hearings

Transcripts of hearings may be available on a committee Web site, from the Government Printing Office, or from a federal depository library.  Learn how to find Committee Hearings.


Find Books

Many of the books listed on senate.gov can be found at your local public library or a government depository library, or can be purchased on the Web or from a bookstore.  This guide will help you get started.  


Find Bill Numbers

You need a bill or public law number to check the status of or request a copy of legislation. This How to guide will assist you.