United States House of Representatives: History, Art, & Archives
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Discover the rich heritage of “the People’s House” and its central role in U.S. history since 1789. Explore its unique story and the men and women who have shaped it. Browse its collections. Access historical data and other research resources.

Whereas: Stories from the People’s House

November 17, 2020

Congress and the Case of the Faithless Elector

On January 6, 1969, Representative James O’Hara of Michigan took a seat on the House Floor for what seemed like a routine day of business. Since the late nineteenth century, the Electoral College count had occurred every four years without incident. This year, however, would be different.
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Oral History

Tireless Campaigning

The Honorable Kendrick B. Meek describes the strategies his mother taught him during his own campaign for public office.
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About The Offices

This site is a collaborative project between the Office of the Historian and the Clerk of the House's Office of Art and Archives. The offices preserve, collect, and interpret the heritage of the U.S. House, serving as the institution’s memory and a resource for Members, staff, and the general public.

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Featured Records

Letter Supporting Anti-Injunction and Anti-Conspiracy Legislation

Letter Supporting Anti-Injunction and Anti-Conspiracy Legislation

Thanksgiving Holiday Bill

Thanksgiving Holiday Bill

Historical Highlight

The Sheppard–Towner Maternity and Infancy Act November 23, 1921

The Sheppard–Towner Maternity and Infancy Act

The Youngest Representative in House History, William Charles Cole Claiborne November 23, 1817

The Youngest Representative in House History, William Charles Cole Claiborne

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Oral Histories of African Americans in Congress

Oral Histories of African Americans in Congress

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