http://www.intelligence.senate.gov/140129/clapper.pdf
Testimony on this topic at a Senate hearing in January 2014 by James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence. From the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:h.j.res.00059:
Provides information for legislation that includes the budget agreement negotiated by the chairs of the House and Senate Budget Committees. Includes links to text of legislation, all congressional actions, and CBO cost estimates. From Congress.gov
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43331.pdf
This report explains the details of what was changed by the Senate’s decision to change the vote threshold by which cloture can be invoked from three-fifths of the Senate to a numerical majority of Senators voting, provided there is a quorum. Also discusses the effects on floor considerations of nominees. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL30959.pdf
Describes the process by which nominations are assigned to committees of the Senate by the Executive Clerk, identifies by Senate Committee presidentially appointed positions requiring Senate confirmation, and includes a complete list of the presidentially appointed positions that no longer require Senate confirmation. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL31980.pdf
Describes the process by which the Senate provides advice and consent on presidential nominations, updated to include changes with the passage of the so-called nuclear option in November 2013. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43194.pdf
This report summarizes the provisions of the final rules relating to health benefits for members of Congress and their staffs, and describes how it affects current and retired members and congressional staff. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/97-615.pdf
Presents the year by year actions of Congress to change Congressional pay since 1990. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43244.pdf
A record 101 women were initially elected and currently serve in the 113th Congress. This report includes a discussion of the impact of women in Congress and historical information on number and percentage of women, means of entry, comparisons to international and state legislatures, women in leadership positions and more. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists