The Dictionary of the United States Congress is a comprehensive reference book compiled by Charles Lanman. Intended to serve as a manual of reference for legislators and statesmen, this book provides a detailed overview of the United States Congress, including its history, organization, and procedures. The dictionary includes biographical information on every member of Congress from the first session in 1789 to the time of publication in 1868. It also provides information on the various committees, departments, and agencies of the federal government, as well as the laws and regulations that govern the workings of Congress. With its wealth of information and easy-to-use format, the Dictionary of the United States Congress is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in American politics and government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.