The Capitol: U.S. Senate
The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were featured through tap…
This ornate room is located just off the Senate floor. It is where President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1964 Voting Rights Act and where Pres… read more
This ornate room is located just off the Senate floor. It is where President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1964 Voting Rights Act and where President Ronald Reagan established a tradition in 1981 of an inauguration day visit to sign documents and for photo opportunities with the media. Except for these visits, the room is used by senators for private meetings. close
The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were featured through tap…
C-SPAN toured the Old Senate Chamber, where the body met from 1810-1859, is where the Senate grew in stature and became …
C-SPAN toured the U.S. Senate Chamber, in use since 1859, to learn about its history, art, and artifacts, including the …
Just off the Senate floor, this decorative office provides the vice president a place to conduct business while at the C…