“house” Charts
Our Representative Body is Not Very Representative »
The U.S. may be a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, but wealthy, white males comprise the vast majority of…
112th Least Productive Congress, 113th Might Be Even Worse »
The 112th Congress was the least productive in recorded history. And yet, the current Congress is, as of now, even…
Got Diversity? See How The US Government Measures Up »
Currently the 113th Congress is the most diverse ever, yet 82% is white and 81% is male. Of the nine…
#ScrapPork: 2010 Pork Barrel Spending in U.S. House of Reps. »
Four out of the top five total earmark spenders are Democrats. In addition, Democrat Jim Moran ranked second in top…
GOP Incumbent Historic Loss to Tea Party Opponent »
Eric Cantor, House Majority Leader, has lost the Virginia Republican Primary to Tea Party opponent David Brat. Brat lead a…
Paul Ryan's Popularity Problem »
Since assuming the position of Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan has faced a number of challenges, one of which…
Ever Wonder Why Congress Is Stagnant? This Might Be Why... »
Should it really be so surprising that Congress has trouble with progress, given the fact that the same people are…
It's Harder To Pass A Bill Than You Think... »
Congress is a graveyard of bills that failed to become laws. In fact, for the 113th Congress, over 5700 separate…
The Price Tag Of A Congressional Seat »
Running for Congress takes guts, determination, and money. Lots of money. In order to secure a seat, the average House…
Political Fortune Teller »
Gallup's poll of who adults think will control the House has been an accurate predictor of the midterm elections in…