Below is a list of databases that can help you with your research on politics and politicians. A brief explanation of what information each provides is included.

Electronic Databases

CQ Congress Collection

This collection combines rich legislative analysis and Congressional member biographies with vast amounts of data on members, votes, and interest groups. Includes biographies and votes for members back to 1945. Learn about your congressional reprensentative using this source. See how they voted on the issues.

CQ Researcher

Provides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. Founded in 1923 as Editorial Research Reports, CQ Researcher is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Covers various issues from 1923 to present. A good place to start to learn about the issue(s) being addressed throughout the years.

CQ Supreme Court Collection

Combines expert analysis of case and justice profiles and biographies with robust database of decisions in more than 8,000 cases since 1941. Offers an unprecedented glimpse into decision-making relationships among justices. Use this resource to study court cases to gain a historical perspective on issue(s) that you are addressing.

CQ Voting and Elections

Combines objective and informed analysis of U.S. elections (presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial) and voting behavior, with hard-to-find, authoritative election data. Covers 1789 to present. This resource allows you to study voting patterns, based on party lines and geogrpahically.

Electronic Encyclopedia of American Government

Provides answers to the full range of questions that students, government professionals, interested citizens, and other researchers have about the institutions of U.S. government. EAG offers thousands of concise, up-to-date explanations of the who, how, and why of American democracy.

Facts on File News Services

Brings together World News Digest, Issues and Controversies and Today’s Science. This includes over seven decades of world news, the exploration of 800+ hot topics in business, politics, government, education and popular culture and news in scientific discoveries.

Washington Information Directory – CQ Press

The essential one-stop source for U.S. governmental and non-governmental organizations. WID provides citizens with capsule descriptions that let them quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization.

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