The Two Parts of Congress

photograph of a government seal The Senatephotograph of a government seal The House of Representatives
photograph of a group of United States senatorsphotograph of some members of the United States House of Representatives

  • • The 100 members are called senators.

  • • Senators are elected for six years.

  • • Senators must be at least 30 years old.

  • • The 435 members are called representatives.

  • • Representatives are elected for two years.

  • • Representatives must be at least 25 years old.

Members of Congress meet in this room inside the Capitol Building.

Members of Congress meet in this room inside the Capitol Building.

In Other Words

  • elected chosen by the people