Roll Call is a Washington, D.C.–based political news publication that focuses on reporting about the United States Congress, federal legislation, and national political developments. Founded in 1955 by former congressional press secretary Sid Yudain, the publication has long been known as the “newspaper of Capitol Hill” because of its dedicated coverage of lawmakers, congressional staff, elections, and legislative policy.
The outlet provides daily news reporting, investigative articles, policy analysis, and political commentary related to congressional activity, federal budgets, lobbying, and national elections. Its journalism often covers the legislative process in detail, including committee work, bill negotiations, party leadership dynamics, and major policy debates taking place within the U.S. House and Senate.
Roll Call operates both as a digital news platform and a print publication read widely by members of Congress, congressional staff, journalists, policy researchers, and advocacy organizations. In addition to breaking news coverage, the site publishes opinion columns, political analysis, and specialized reporting on topics such as campaign finance, lobbying, public policy, and federal governance.
The publication is part of CQ Roll Call, a newsroom and policy information service owned by FiscalNote that provides legislative news, political data, and congressional insights for policymakers, journalists, and organizations tracking government activity.