The Kids in the House website provides educational and entertaining information about the legislative branch for students of all ages.
Use the multi-faceted search to learn more about the individuals of “the People’s House.”
Search historic events, proceedings, and legislation on a particular date in House history.
From the first person to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda to the youngest Member elected to the House of Representatives, view a list of congressional milestones, historic firsts, and trivia.
This timeline features some of the significant institutional and legislative milestones important to both House practice and procedure, as well as U.S. history itself.
What is the difference between apportionment and realignment? What is a discharge petition? What does the word quorum mean and how does it relate to the House of Representatives? These and other relevant congressional terms are defined in this glossary.
