ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Congressional Record

The congressional record is like a big book that is full of what happens when important people in big buildings called the Senate and the House of Representatives get together to make decisions for the country. This big book is made up of different parts like speeches, bills, and records of votes. It's important because people can look back at the congressional record to see what important decisions were made and how they were made. Think of it like a diary or journal for the people who make our laws. It helps keep everything organized so people can understand what's happening in a big, important place like Congress.