Congress.gov – Votes, Bills & Congressional Record
Official site: https://www.congress.gov
What This Site Is
Congress.gov is the official source for tracking federal legislation, votes, bill text, sponsors, and the Congressional Record.
What You Can Do Here
- Track bills and resolutions
- View roll call votes
- Read the Congressional Record
- See bill sponsors and cosponsors
- Monitor committee activity
Start Here (Pick What You're Looking For)
If you want to...
- Find a bill → Use the bill number (e.g., H.R. #### or S. ####)
- Check how lawmakers voted → Search by bill → open the "Votes" tab
- See who sponsored legislation → Open a bill and review Sponsors/Cosponsors
- Read floor debates → Search the Congressional Record
How This Page Works
- Go to congress.gov
- Use the main search bar to enter a bill number, keyword, or member of Congress
- Filter results by Congress number, chamber, or bill type
- Open a bill page to view its summary, actions, and full text
- Click the "Actions" or "Votes" tabs to see legislative progress and roll call votes
- Use the "Cosponsors" section to see supporting lawmakers
Common Things to Search For
- Bills related to elections, campaign finance, or political spending
- Voting records for a specific Senator or Representative
- Legislation sponsored by a particular member
- Bills tied to major policy or funding decisions
- Recent votes on high-profile legislation
Good to Know
- Bills often change significantly through amendments
- Not all bills receive floor votes
- Vote totals and member positions are official records
- Legislative actions are listed in chronological order
- Congress.gov updates as actions occur