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Senate and House Office Buildings
Independence Avenue and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC, 20515
+1 202 224 3121
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Visitors are welcome in the polished halls of these vast office buildings But, it may be easier to see your representatives on the House or Senate floor in the U.S. Capitol. The House buildings face Independence Avenue while the Senate offices face Constitution Avenue. You can travel between offices on the same special subway system that the politicians do.

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Capitol South or Union Station

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8a-6p M-F, 9a-1p Sa

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