University of Houston-Downtown, W.I. Dykes Library, One Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 Need an Answer? Ask a Librarian!
 

Database Description

Database:

LexisNexis Congressional

Available from:

LexisNexis

Coverage:

Dates of coverage vary

Description:

LexisNexis Congressional is a one-stop source for U.S. Congressional publications, bills and laws, member and committee information, regulations, rules, speeches, hearings, and voting records. Use the Congressional Publications search to find committee prints, hearings, documents, reports, and legislative histories. Links to electronic publications are provided when they are available. Use Legislative, Histories, Bills & Laws to find bills, floor votes, public law, and statutes at large (1789 to present). Use the Members and Committees search to find documents related to a particular member, including bills sponsored, campaign contributions, campaign finance reports, financial disclosures, statements, votes, and personal profiles. Search for member information by name or by demographics (gender, race, party affiliation, age, religion, etc.).

Notes:

Off-campus access is available only to current UHD students, faculty, and staff.
Adobe Acrobat Reader ® is required to view some full text articles.
Please see Connect from Home for other technical requirements.