Biographical Directory for U.S. Congress
The primary source for biographical information on Members of the United States Congress and Continental Congresses since 1859.
The House is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government’s legislative branch. The U.S. House of Representatives proposes and passes federal laws as well as representing the interests and concerns of the American people in the federal legislative process. Members are elected from each state based on population.
The U.S. Senate is one of two chambers of the United States Congress, with each state selecting two senators to serve six-year terms. Its primary functions include passing legislation, confirming presidential appointments, and providing a system of checks and balances within the federal government.
