The 116th Congress will convene on January 3, 2019, and will conclude on January 3, 2021. The House is scheduled to meet for 130 days in 2019, and the Senate is scheduled to meet for 168 days.

 

In 2018, the House had 171 legislative days, and the Senate had 186 days.

 

From 2001 to 2018, the House spent an average of 140 days in session each year, while the Senate averaged 165 days in session each year.

 

Click here to view the calendar for the first session of the 116th Congress.