Congressional Record Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session.The Congressional Record consists of four sections: the Daily Digest, the House section, the Senate section, and the Extension of Remarks. At the back of each daily issue is the Daily Digest, which summarizes the day's floor and committee activities and serves as a table of contents for each issue. The House and Senate sections contain proceedings for the separate chambers of Congress. Finally, the Extension of Remarks includes tributes, statements, and other information that supplements statements made on the Congressional floor.
History
The Congressional Record was first published in 1873. Prior to this, proceedings, roll calls, debates, and other records were recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), or the Congressional Globe (1833-1873). A digital collection of these historical volumes is being prepared by the United States Library of Congress.