How to cite a legislative journal

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format, B13 / R13.5.

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format for a legislative journal, governed by B13 / R13.5. Worked example, required elements, and the rules that apply.

Example

S. Journal, 24th Cong., 2d Sess. 123–24 (1836).

Governing rules

B13 / R13.5

• 13 — legislative materials.
• 13.4(e) — federal legislative journals.
• T9 — legislative-document abbreviations.

Required elements

• Congress
• Session
• Year

Optional elements

• House
• Page

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