Webinar: An Introduction to the Journal of the House of Representatives: Everything That (Hasn’t) Changed in 250 Years

  • Last Updated: June 12, 2025
  • Published: June 12, 2025
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. (ET) 

Recording and closed captioning are available. 
All webinars are free of charge.

Register to attend the live training webinar, "An Introduction to the Journal of the House of Representatives: Everything That (Hasn’t) Changed in 250 Years."

Speakers:

  • Lawrence McLaughlin, Deputy Chief of Legislative Operations, Office of the Clerk and former House Journal Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  • Jenelle Pulis, House Journal Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

Description: 

This webinar will introduce attendees to the Journal of the U.S. House of Representatives, the constitutionally mandated record of the proceedings of the House. Topics covered in this overview will include the history of the Journal, the production process of the daily Journal, and the importance of consistency for the historical record.

Registration confirmation information:

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Prior to the webinar:

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