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From The Blog

September 17, 2018

Slam Dunk: Doughnuts and the House

Doughnuts have long been a favorite Washington breakfast. Crullers cooked up debate both on and off the House Floor.

September 10, 2018

Reporting Live from the House Chamber

Reporters have covered the House from its earliest days, providing a vital link between the people and their Representatives.

About The Offices

This site is a collaborative project between the Office of the Historian and the Clerk of the House's Office of Art and Archives. The offices preserve, collect, and interpret the heritage of the U.S. House, serving as the institution’s memory and a resource for Members, staff, and the general public.