About Roll Call Group

Our Mission

Since 1955, Roll Call’s mission has been to deliver superior coverage of the people, politics, process and policy on Capitol Hill. With accurate, unbiased reporting, Roll Call has earned a level of credibility unparalleled in Washington and beyond.

Our Story

First Issue of Roll Call June 16, 1955

Roll Call, the Group’s flagship publication, was founded in 1955 by Sid Yudain, a former Capitol Hill press secretary. Initially, Roll Call was published once a week and quickly became an integral part of the Capitol Hill community. Over time the need for Roll Call’s unique and special brand of Congressional reporting grew. Today, the newspaper is published Monday through Thursday while Congress is in session (once a week during a recess).

In 1992, the Economist Group acquired Roll Call — an obvious match given both companies’ commitment to journalistic quality and integrity.

In 2007, Roll Call Group expanded its commitment to complete Congressional coverage with the acquisition of GalleryWatch, a comprehensive legislative tracking service. This acquisition led to the creation of CongressNow, our legislative wire service, and Briefing Room, our centralized policy and document intelligence service.

Today, Roll Call Group provides its readers with the tools, data and access to understand and influence Congress.

Who Reads Roll Call Group Publications?

If you need to know Congress, you need Roll Call. According to a recent survey* of Congressional opinion leaders, Roll Call ranks at the top of their list:

• #1 in Total Readership
• #1 in Regular Readership
• Most Current Publication
• Most Enjoyable Publication

*Source: 2006-2007 Erdos & Morgan Opinion Leaders Study

Multiple Platforms for Congressional Insight

From our daily Capitol Hill newspaper, Roll Call, and dynamic Web site, RollCall.com, to our legislative wire service, CongressNow, and our bill and document-tracking service, GalleryWatch, Roll Call Group’s products are essential resources for thought and opinion leaders in Washington and beyond. Our publications provide our readers with up-to-the-minute coverage of the legislative and political maneuvers that happen every day on Capitol Hill.

In keeping with our commitment to multiple-platform publishing, Roll Call launched a television show, "Roll Call TV," in February 2008. Dedicated to covering Congressional news and happenings on Capitol Hill, "Roll Call TV" is a unique partnership with Comcast’s CN8 network. Through this partnership, the Congressional insight from Roll Call’s stable of reporters is available on-air, online and through OnDemand.

What Our Readers Are Saying About Roll Call

“When I get to Washington, I want three things: my phone messages, my schedule and Roll Call. Then I know what’s going on.”
— Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.)

“After more than 50 years, Roll Call is truly a cornerstone of Capitol Hill. I rely on Roll Call for its in-depth coverage and it ongoing commitment to superior coverage of Congress.”
— Rep. Connie Mack IV (R-Fla.)

“Roll Call is a critical and indispensable tool for deciphering the day-to-day maneuverings of Capitol Hill. Roll Call has its finger on the pulse of Congress.”
— Former House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.)

“I read Roll Call regularly for its in-depth policy analysis and issue briefs. Roll Call reports on Capitol Hill with a hometown flavor that distinguishes it from other papers. ... That makes it required but enjoyable reading.”
— Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas)

“I get a lot of information from Roll Call that I can’t find in other publications. I have to read it to keep my head above water in this town.”
— Sen. John Warner (R-Va.)

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