Are Congress meetings recorded?

The Congressional Record is a record of the proceedings of Congress. It is published daily when one or both chambers of Congress is in session and is available the following morning.

Can you view Congress in session?

The Senate and House Galleries are open to visitors whenever either legislative body is in session; however the Galleries are not included as part of the U.S. Capitol tour. Passes are required to enter the Galleries. Visitors may obtain Gallery passes from the offices of their senators or representative.

What day is the official starting day of each new session of Congress?

The Constitution mandates that Congress convene at noon on January 3, unless the preceding Congress by law designated a different day.

What session of Congress are we in right now?

The 117th United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Are there days in session of the US Congress?

Days in Session calendars from previous Congresses link to official, House or Senate published documents. Calendars from the current Congress will be replaced when the final official documents become available. Learn more about legislative calendars and schedules.

How can I find out when Congress is in session?

Days in Session calendars from previous Congresses link to official, House or Senate published documents. Calendars from the current Congress will be replaced when the final official documents become available. Learn more about legislative calendars and schedules. Each Day in Session links to the Congressional Record issued for that date.

When does the new Congress begin and end?

NOTE: A new Congress begins at noon January 3 of each odd-numbered year following a general election, unless it designates a different day by law. A Congress lasts for two years, with each year constituting a separate session.

When was the last extraordinary session of Congress?

The dates of these extraordinary sessions were Nov. 17 to Dec. 19. 1947, and July 26 to Aug. 7, 1948.