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Explore its unique story and the men and women who have shaped it. Browse its collections. Access historical data and other research resources. Whereas: Stories from the People’s House May 8, 2024 Behind the Scenes of Electronic Voting When the House of Representatives unveiled its new electronic voting system in late 1972, the New York Times compared its design to a different kind of display: a football scoreboard. Since then, the House has updated the technology of the chamber. The current system still has many innovative elements from the original. MoreOral History "A Woman Who Was Willing to Talk about Women" Gwendolyn Mink describes the importance of women in Congress. MoreAbout The Offices This site is a collaborative project between the Office of the Historian and the Clerk of the House’s Office of Art and Archives. 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