Politics in Action - View House or Senate Chambers

The tour of the U.S. Capitol is can’t miss - however, one major activity that is not part of the tour is viewing the House or Senate chambers. Special passes are required to enter the Galleries. Here, you can experience politics in action if in session, when in session, there is the opportunity to see speeches, debates, votes, and all of the activities that occur inside the House and Senate chambers.

Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives during speech by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: CC - NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Visitors may obtain Gallery passes from the offices of their senators or representative. International visitors may inquire about Gallery passes at the House and Senate Appointment Desks on the upper level of the Capitol Visitor Center.

To find your Congressman: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

To find your Senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm