Congress has never been subject to the Freedom of Information Act, but the Internet has made it increasingly easy for people to examine what their representatives are up to.

With a few clicks of the mouse, computer users can see how their lawmakers voted on bills, who they're getting campaign donations from and who's trying to influence votes.

In recognition of Sunshine Week, the annual effort to make government records more open, here are some tips on how to learn about your Congress member from the comfort of home.

HOW THEY VOTED: Several Web sites show how Congress members cast their ballots. One of the easiest is the one for the Library of Congress. It has a treasure trove of other information, too. From its main site, http://thomas.loc.gov (it's named after Thomas Jefferson), click on "roll call votes."

CONTRIBUTIONS: Campaigns have to report everyone who's given more than $200, to the Federal Election Commission. At www.fec.gov, you can sort data by individual giver, by candidate, and in some races, by state. Senate information isn't as easy to evaluate as House and presidential races, because senators have resisted filing electronically.

WHO'S INFLUENCING THEM: Influence peddling is harder to track, but federal lobbyists do have to register and report how much their clients are paying them. One place to look at lobbying registration is http://sopr .senate.gov. Type in a company name and see who's listed as its lobbyists. Then go back to the FEC site and see which lawmakers the lobbyists contributed money to.