An essential resource for any collection that serves readers who want authoritative information on the members of the Congress. The profiles of the 535 members plus the delegates offer concise and candid analysis of personalities, political styles, legislative agendas, political ambitions, and reputations of members at home and on Capitol Hill. Detailed state and district information plus a wealth of information on campaign finance, partisan caucuses, standing committees, and other member data round out the book. Coverage runs from 2008-2018. Ceased publication in 2018. Does not include any information about the 116th Congress. You can view and search across all of our CQ resources here.
Reference Books
Almanac of American Politics by Michael Barone
Call Number: Ref. JK 1012 .A44 2020
ISBN: 9780876450536
Publication Date: 2020
Published every 2 years, this publication provides a detailed look at members of Congress and their districts. Voting records and election results are included. A second copy is kept on Reserve in Shadek-Fackenthal.
A History of the U. S. Political System: Ideas, Interests, Institutions by Richard A. Harris (Editor); Daniel J. Tichenor (Editor)
Call Number: Ref. JK 31 .H57 2010 3 vols.
ISBN: 9781851097135
Publication Date: 2010
Guide to Congress, 6th Edition, by CQ Press Staff (Editor)
Call Number: Ref. JK 1021 .C565 2008 2 vols.
ISBN: 9780872892958
Publication Date: 2008
Congress and the Nation by Congressional Quarterly Staff
Call Number: Ref. JK 1021 .C6
Publication Date: 1965 - to the present
Detailed summaries and analysis of the work of specific congresses. 14 volumes (so far).
Historical Dictionary of the U. S. Congress by Scot Schraufnagel
Call Number: Ref. JK 1021 .S37 2011
ISBN: 9780810871960
Publication Date: 2011
Guide to U. S. Elections, 6th Edition by CQ Press Staff
Call Number: Ref. JK 1967 .C662 2010 2 vols.
ISBN: 9781604265361
Publication Date: 2010
America Votes
Call Number: Ref. JK 1967 .A8 30 vols.
Publication Date: 2014
Election returns for President, Congress, and Governor, arranged by state. Published every 2 years.