Our Mission

Since 1955, Roll Call’s mission has been to deliver superior coverage of the people, politics, and process on Capitol Hill. With accurate, unbiased reporting, Roll Call has earned a level of credibility unparalleled in Washington and beyond.

Our Story

Roll Call 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,Roll Call delivers timely coverage of Washington news whenever it happens through RollCall.com and the Roll Call mobile app, in addition to the newspaper, which 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 2009, Roll Call merged with Congressional Quarterly to form CQ Roll Call and establish the largest newsroom devoted to coverage of Congress. Today, Roll Call Group provides its readers with the tools, data and access to understand and influence Congress.

News & Journalism

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CQ and Roll Call

Josh Resnik

Shishir Sharma

Helen Dye

Niels Lesniewski

Jason Dick

The Leadership Team at CQ and Roll Call plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s strategic vision and ensuring high-quality, unbiased reporting on Capitol Hill. Comprising top executives such as the President and COO, Chief Correspondent, and Interim Editor-in-Chief, the team drives editorial direction, operational efficiency, and fosters a culture of journalistic integrity, all while adapting to the evolving landscape of political news coverage.

Leadership Team

Journalism and Reporting Team

Leadership Team

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Journalism and Reporting Team