Get the Facts: Who’s served in the House and the Senate the longest?

There are no term limits for the United States Congress, and an analysis by the Get the Facts Data Team found that members of ...

Concern grows in Congress over strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, sources say

Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill have left briefings about the strikes frustrated with the lack of information, ...

Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown?

Those who still have jobs will receive back pay once funding is restored to their agency. In prior shutdowns, Congress had to approve back pay for employees, but a 2019 law made it mandatory.

When is the Senate's next government shutdown vote? Here's what to know

The ongoing government shutdown is quickly approaching historic milestones. Here's what to know about the next vote in the ...

When Is The Next Senate Vote? Lawmakers To Reconvene Monday On Shutdown Funding

The U.S. government shutdown has now stretched into its 20th day, with the Senate preparing for its 11th vote on temporary ...

‘People Are Scared to Death’: Members of Congress Cancel Events, Call for Increased Security After Kirk’s Assassination

Members of Congress have taken steps to beef up their security and move public events indoors or cancel them altogether.
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Why Congress still gets paid during a government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The federal government has shut down after lawmakers in Congress failed to strike a deal on a funding bill, forcing agencies to furlough their "non-essential" employees. Under the ...