How is the legislative process different in the House than in the Senate? How has the House changed over time? This bibliography includes official histories and scholarly analyses of the U.S. House of Representatives to help researchers and students understand the developments and personalities that have shaped the House.
What is the oldest standing committee? How has the committee system evolved over time? This bibliography is a compilation of both official histories and scholarly analyses that help researchers and students understand the development and role of committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Who were the transformative Speakers in House history? How has the Speakership changed? This bibliography is a compilation of scholarly analyses of the House Speakership, both its development and the individuals who have shaped it.
What are the origins of the House Page Program and how did technology and social change transform it? Learn more about two centuries of House Page history with an annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources, including oral histories.
History, Art & Archives, U.S. House of Representatives, “Researching the House: Bibliographies,”https://history.house.gov/Records-and-Research/Bibliographies/(February 16, 2026)
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