Newly elected members of Congress arrive in Washington for orientation
The gist
Newly elected members of Congress gathered at the U.S. Capitol this week for orientation.
The class could reach up to 120 members as Democrats absorb larger-than-expected wins.
How it unfolded
- Nov 8, 2026Newly elected members arrived in D.C. for orientation, gathering at the AC Hotel in Navy Yard.
- Nov 9, 2026Orientation got underway at the U.S. Capitol, with incoming members and staff going through classes and seminars, including a session in the CVC auditorium.
- Nov 9, 2026Incoming freshmen were set to pose for a class photo on the House steps and enter a lottery for office space.
Key terms
- Congress
- The two houses of the U.S. legislature: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- House seats
- The lower chamber of the bicameral United States Congress, which shares federal legislative power with the Senate.
- caucus
- Formed or joined a group of members of the same political party or movement.
Source: Wikipedia