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United States Capitol
Capitol Building
Northwest Washington, Washington
"special Senates and House passes"(17 Tips)
"Free tour and a lot of information about Congress, amazing!"(9 Tips)
"your Congressman or Congresswoman."(4 Tips)
"Great tour and movie beforehand is great for a quick nap 😁"(45 Tips)
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Gregorio VazquezDecember 3, 2011Carefull with the white girl with curly hair next to the headsets. She can use some medication to address her abrasive attitude and lack of manners
Presidential LibrariesFebruary 1, 2011Between FDR's first and second administrations, the 20th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, changing the Presidential inauguration date from March 4 to January 20.
Brian ReichDecember 22, 2009Sit in the gallery and watch the debate. It looks just like it does on C-Span, but you can feel/smell/taste the history.
Steve PetrasJuly 23, 2010Thanks fraking terrorists, 100F and I can't game My bottled water in with me. As bad as an airplane, next time I'm showing up naked.
Gregory WillisMarch 23, 2011Worked here as an intern for US Senator Ted Stevens in 1979. Built in visitor center broadcast operations in 2007.
C-SPANJanuary 25, 2011Watch the House of Representatives when it’s in session LIVE on C-SPAN. Watch the Senate when it’s in session LIVE on C-SPAN2.
Grayson BurgerApril 29, 2011Slightly rude. Don't bring food to give to homeless people - take care of it before hand. They'll make you throw it all away.
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Kris KaneFebruary 2, 2012Watch out for segways, 12 mph is pretty fast when you aren't paying attention.
Dylan CodySeptember 2, 2013Don't approve of the war to Syrian by Obama, i hate WAR, save the money for build children USA
Congress works here! ...just kidding, they don't work.
Ally ReganApril 19, 2011If you see John Boehner starting to tear up, run away quick! It's impossible to get that sunless tanner out of your clothing.
Sara Elisabeth WillisJanuary 23, 2010Get engaged on top of the dome of the Capitol building. It's a good time. ;)
NBC PoliticsApril 10, 2012Venue of presidential inauguration. Get your wonk on at
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United States Capitol
Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St)
Washington, D.C. 20515
United States
Washington, D.C. 20515
United States
At: National Mall
The United States Capitol is home to the U.S. House of Representatives (house.gov) and U.S. Senate (senate.gov).
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(202) 226-8000
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"Staff are very helpful and courteous. The guided tours are well done and well organized. They provide headphones so you can hear the guide speak."
Harjit 
"Free tours that leave quite often. If its high season, try to reserve online beforehand. The tour is about 40 mins and 100% worth it."
Ana Rumoroso
"Go to the senate check in desk during the weekdays for a pass to the senate gallery. It's a free glimpse of history."
Scott Nelson
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