American Politics and Political System (POLS 110): Policy Issues & the Legislative Process

The Almanac provides "narrative accounts of every major piece of legislation that lawmakers considered during a congressional session." Unfortunately, the publisher no longer produces this series; coverage ended in 2020.

"The definitive source for data and analysis on American politics, with in-depth coverage of the three branches of government, lobbying and special interest groups, campaigns and elections, political parties, and public opinion."

"Provides an insightful look at the tension between Congress as a lawmaking institution and as a collection of re-election-minded politicians."

"[I]nsight into how campaigns and elections, the hallmark of any democracy, are conducted in the United States."

"[I]nsight into the national legislature, its organization, processes, major legislation, and history."

"[T]opically organized, [...] with a brief paragraph describing what the organization (whether government or non-governmental) does related to that topic."

"Vital Statistics began as a joint effort undertaken by Thomas E. Mann of Brookings and Norman J. Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute, in collaboration with Michael Malbin of the Campaign Finance Institute. The datasets were published in print until 2013 when the project migrated online for the first time."