U.S. Senate: Visiting the Capitol
WEBYour visit to the historic U.S. Capitol begins as you enter the Capitol Visitor Center—the main entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Through films, exhibits, and tours, you will learn about how Congress works, how this magnificent building was built, and how citizens can participate in this extraordinary experiment called representative democracy.
United States Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Capitol Building - U.S. Senate
WEBU.S. Capitol Building. The most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world, the United States Capitol has housed Congress since 1800. The Capitol is where Congress meets to write the laws of our nation, and where presidents are inaugurated and deliver their annual State of the Union messages.
Historic Buildings and Spaces - U.S. Senate
WEBSenate Office Buildings. Beginning in the 1880s, senators sought more office space as their workloads and staff began to grow. In 1891 the Senate acquired an apartment building on Constitution Ave., the Maltby Building, and converted it into offices, which senators occupied until 1905.
Congressional office buildings - Wikipedia
WEBThe office buildings house the individual offices of each U.S. Representative and Senator as well as committee hearing rooms, staff rooms, multiple cafeterias, and areas for support, committee, and maintenance staff.
United States Capitol Complex - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States Capitol Complex is a group of twenty buildings, grounds, and facilities in Washington, D.C., that are used by the United States Congress, and federal courts. The buildings and grounds within the complex are managed …
U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe U.S. Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. It has housed the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives for over two centuries.
How to Tour the U.S. Capitol & See Congress in Session - Washington …
WEBThe world-famous domed building is home to the United States House of Representatives and Senate; where America’s congressmen and congresswomen conduct business, debate laws and pass bills on behalf of the American people.
Buildings & Grounds - Architect of the Capitol
WEBBuildings & Grounds. The campus consists of the U.S. Capitol building and visitor center, principal congressional office buildings, Library of Congress buildings, Supreme Court buildings, U.S. Botanic Garden and 570 acres of grounds.
Visiting Capitol Hill - United States Capitol Police
WEBThe U.S. Capitol Complex is the home of the Legislative Branch of the United States federal government, and seat of the United States Congress. It is commonly referred to as Capitol Hill and houses all U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress, and the symbol of democracy, the U.S. Capitol.