U.S. Senate: Reference Home

Statistics & Lists

The Legislation & Procedure category of statistics & lists page features links to Appropriations, Active Legislation, Cloture, and much more.

Bibliographies

First published anonymously in 1880, Democracy: An American Novel by Henry Adams, is a tale of politics and power. Filled with characters that are recognizable in any era, it is one of many great political novels included in this bibliography of Capitol Hill in Fiction.

Virtual Reference Desk

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

The Congressional Record page is one of more than 50 VRD categories. The Congressional Record is published daily when either house of Congress meets. It is a published account of Congressional debates and activities, including votes, legislation, and committee meeting announcements.


	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.


	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.


	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.