COVER STORY

POLITICS AS USUAL

National Journal's annual congressional vote ratings for 2009 show that long-standing ideological divides have persisted -- and even deepened -- in President Obama's Washington.

About This Report

· How Vote Ratings Are Calculated
· Key Votes Used To Calculate The Ratings

Printable Charts

· Senate Ratings
· The Senate: Left, Right And Center
· Senate Twins | Senate Odd Couples [PDFs]
· House Ratings
· The House: Left, Right And Center
· State Delegations In The House [PDF]
· Toss-Up House Districts And Senate Democrats In Hot Seats [PDF]

Previous Reports

· 2008 Vote Ratings
· 2007 Vote Ratings
· 2006 Vote Ratings
· 2005 Vote Ratings
· 2004 Vote Ratings

About This Interactive Graphic

Explore the vote ratings by first choosing the Photo, Grid or Map view located on the graphic's top right side. Next, select either House or Senate. You can narrow your results by choosing from the filters. Click Reset at the bottom to start over, or Extras at the top for more.