U.S. Senate: Visiting the 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.
U.S. Capitol Building - U.S. Senate
The first House and Senate office buildings were finished in 1908 and 1909, respectively. Tunnels and electric subway cars connected these buildings with the Capitol. By the mid-20th century, severe deterioration of the original sandstone walls prompted major renovations of …
Historic Buildings and Spaces - U.S. Senate
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.
United States Senate - Wikipedia
There are presently three Senate office buildings located along Constitution Avenue, north of the Capitol. They are the Russell Senate Office Building, the Dirksen Senate Office Building, and the Hart Senate Office Building.
U.S. Capitol Building - Architect of the Capitol
At the U.S. Capitol Building the Senate and the House of Representatives come together to discuss, debate and deliberate national policy; develop consensus; and craft the country's laws.
Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Senate office building
4 天之前 · At least three anti-Israel protesters appeared to be arrested during a demonstration inside the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
Hart Senate Office Building - Architect of the Capitol
The Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is the third and newest office structure designed and built to serve the United States Senate.
United States Capitol - Wikipedia
The 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.
United States Capitol Complex - Wikipedia
Known simply as the "House Office Building" and "Senate Office Building" when they opened in 1908 and 1909, the Cannon House Office Building and Russell Senate Office Building became the first buildings solely for use as offices by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Senate Office Buildings - Architect of the Capitol
The Hart Senate Office Building is the third office structure designed and built to serve the United States Senate. The Russell Senate Office Building is the oldest of the Senate office buildings as well as a significant example of the Beaux Arts style of architecture.