Congressional Record, 1873-
Location: 1873-1990 Microfilm J 11 R399 1873-1875 Full text on Library of Congress American Memory Website 1989-1996 Microfiche Cabinet 60, Drawer 7 (X1.1) 1985-Full text on ProQuest Congressional
Scope
“The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Printed by the Government Printing Office, it is the fourth and final series of publications containing the debates of Congress. (It was preceded by the Annals of Congress, Register of Debates, and Congressional Globe.) The Record is far more comprehensive than its predecessors in reporting Congressional debates. Appendixes appear in most volumes, the earlier ones limited mainly to speeches of members.” Library of Congress American Memory Website
How to search the collection
1783-1920 – the indexes to the Congressional Record are at the beginning of
the microfilm reels located at Microfilm J 11 R399
The indexes refer you to page numbers of the Congressional Record.
The indexes also give references to Senate and House bills.
1921-1993 – the indexes are in the Congressional Record Appendix and
Index Micro Reference J 11 R3992 (a print publication.
The indexes refer you to page numbers of the Congressional Record.
The indexes also give references to Senate and House bills.
1873 -1875 Library of Congress American Memory Website indexes the
Congressional Record and gives full text.
1985- ProQuest Congressional indexes the
Congressional Record and gives the full text.
1989- Thomas (Library of Congress site) indexes the Congressional
Record and gives the full text.
Guides
Congressional Record Index. At beginning of the microfilm reels for 1783-1920 Microfilm J 11 R399
Congressional Record Appendix and Index. 1921-1993. Micro Reference J 11 R3992
Congressional Record Daily Digest. 1947-1994 Micro Reference J 11 R3993.
Amer, Mildred L. Congressional Record [microform] : contents, history and issues. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, 1993. Microfilm JK 1108 .M3492 1993, reel 5, fr. 00431.
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Law -- United States -- Periodicals.
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Subject keywords: Congressional Papers, Law