United States House of Representatives: History, Art, & Archives
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Discover the rich heritage of “the People's House” and its central role in U.S. history since 1789. Explore its unique story and the men and women who have shaped it. Browse its collections. Access historical data and other research resources.

Whereas: Stories from the People’s House

May 11, 2026

Caucuses, Committees, and Congressman Tony Coelho: An Oral History Update

In a recently published oral history, Representative Tony Coelho reflected on the role caucuses and committees played throughout his steady rise to Majority Whip on Capitol Hill, enabling him to earn the trust of his colleagues and learn to operate the levers of political power.
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House History

Representative Jeannette Rankin: Suffragist in the House

Unlike other early women in Congress, Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana came from a suffrage background with long experience as a lobbyist before her election in 1916. Learn how the first woman in Congress influenced the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.
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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.

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Featured Collection Object

Featured Oral History

Singing in the House Chamber

Singing in the House Chamber

Featured Records

Memorial for the Civil Rights Act of 1875

Memorial for the Civil Rights Act of 1875

Whip Issue Paper on Ethics Reforms

Whip Issue Paper on Ethics Reforms

Historical Highlight

A Saturday Session in the First Congress May 16, 1789

A Saturday Session in the First Congress

Representative William Everhart May 17, 1785

Representative William Everhart

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