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Featured Book

The cover of the book Democracy by Henry Adams

Democracy by Henry Adams is one of many books related to the rich history of the U.S. Senate. Consult Bibliographies to learn about more literature written by or about senators, the Senate, Congress, and our nation's capitol.

Some of our other featured books include:

The Gilded Age

Ten Years in Washington

Capitol Builder

A Senate Journal, 1943-1945

First Among Equals

The Burning of Washington

The Nine Capitals of the United States

 
  

Organizational Chart

This chart shows the relationships among Senate leaders and officers who manage the flow of legislative and administrative business in the Senate.  


Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress

Information about any senator, representative, vice president, or member of the Continental Congress.  

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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.  


Virtual Reference Desk

For information on the Senate, Congress, the legislative process and the federal government, the Virtual Reference Desk is a good place to begin.


Days-in-Session Calendar

These calendars list the days the Senate met for each session of Congress.

Visit the calendars & schedules VRD page to find out more about this topic.


Senate Art

Explore the Senate's Art with the Office of the Senate Curator.