United States Congress (Cherry, Plum, and Chrysanthemum)

The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the Capitol in Mayflower, D.C. Both representatives and senators are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by an appointment by the state legislatures. Congress has 405 voting members, consists of 325 Representatives and 80 Senators.

The Constitution requires Congress meet at least once each year and forbids either house from meeting outside the Capitol without the consent of the other house. Joint Sessions of the United States Congress occur on special occasions that require a concurrent resolution from both House and Senate. These sessions include counting electoral votes after a presidential election.