Video · 115th Congress
The Congressional War on Flowers: A Brief History
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] When CQ editor Amelia Frappolli heard that flowers were banned on the House and Senate floors, she wondered if there was more to the story.
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Video · 115th Congress
No Elves, No Coal: Myth-Busting the Capitol’s ‘Little Doors’
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] The Capitol has been rebuilt, expanded and renovated many times since the early 1800s.
Video · 115th Congress
A Moveable Body: Congress’ Many Locations From Wall Street to the Potomac
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] During the nation’s formative years, the House and Senate gaveled in sessions in New York City and Philadelphia before settling down in the new capital of
Video · 115th Congress
The Winding Tale of One Senate Desk’s Very Long History
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] The antique mahogany desk once used by Jefferson Davis, who resigned from the Senate to become president of the Confederate States of America, has been used
Video · 115th Congress
Whether Broom Closets or Cozy Cabins, Capitol Hideaways Are a Choice Senate Perk
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Roll Call editors Jason Dick and Edward Pesce talk about the private sanctuaries in the Capitol Building itself, rooms where senators can relax in between
Video · 115th Congress
Covering the Capitol: Adjusting to New Realities
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Getting quickly from one part of the sprawling Capitol Building to another has always meant negotiating a labyrinth of stairwells and hallways, but these days
Video · 115th Congress
Get an Up-Close Look at This Year’s Capitol Christmas Tree
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Roll Call got exclusive access for an intimate look at the student-made ornaments for this year’s Capitol Christmas tree, and learned the secrets of what makes
Video · 115th Congress
A Christmas Tree’s 3,400-mile Journey to the Capitol’s West Front
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] Two weeks ago, Larry Spiekermeier began his journey from Montana’s Kootenai National Forest to the Capitol’s West Lawn, carefully trucking the 79-foot Engelmann
Video · 115th Congress
This Simple Wooden Platform Has a Poignant History on Capitol Hill
Banks [jwp-video n=”1″] The catafalque, draped in black cloth, was hastily built in 1865 to support President Abraham Lincoln’s coffin as it lay in state in the Rotunda.
Video · 115th Congress
Ducks Not Using Duck Ramp … Yet
By Bian Elkhatib [jwp-video n=”1″] The Architect of the Capitol installed two ramps to help ducks get out of the reflecting pond.
Video · 115th Congress
Heard on the Hill This Week: The Saga of the Student Painting Heist
By Thomas McKinless and Alex Gangitano [jwp-video n=”1″] Throughout a week filled with heated confirmation hearingsand a late-night vote-a-rama, one story continuously dogged Roll
Video · 114th Congress
Heard on the Hill This Week: A Celebration of Women Senators and Settling World Series Bets
By Bian Elkhatib and Alex Gangitano [jwp-video n=”1″] Roll Call’s Heard on the Hill reporter Alex Gangitano talks about the Capitol’s restored dome, senators’ settling baseball bets
Video · 114th Congress
Capitol Dome Starting to Look Like Itself Again
By Thomas McKinless [jwp-video n=”1″] After being masked by scaffolding for nearly two years, the iconic Capitol Dome is returning to its normal look (no doubt a relief to selfie-snapping
Policy · 114th Congress
Restoring the Dome: The Capitol Gets a New Crown
[jwp-video n=”1″] The United States Capitol Dome. It is the most recognizable symbol of American democracy, and a world-wide icon. And for the last two years, it’s been getting a facelift.
Video · 114th Congress
Trump: Capitol Dome Restoration Behind Schedule
By JM Rieger and Hannah Hess [jwp-video n=”1″] Presidential hopeful Donald Trump suggested Monday night that he knows something the rest of us don’t about the Capitol Dome restoration
GAO Questions Capitol Power Plant Transition
This has contributed to a more than $1 billion backlog in AOC projects.
Congressional Couches Test Positive for Toxic Retardant
. — the TSCA Modernization Act — which passed the House 398-1 in June. Advocates hope the recent study will push the Senate to act.
Capitol Food Workers Bring Income Inequality to Congress’ Front Step
Senate and Capitol administrators are currently in the process of renegotiating the Senate contract with Restaurant Associates, which expires on Dec. 1.
Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives on the Hill
It will be lit every night when the sun goes down until Jan. 1.
Capitol Dome Braces for Next Phase of Restoration
There is enough scaffolding pipe to span 52 miles and the structure weighs more than 1 million pounds.