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119th Congress (2025–2027)
The 119th Congress runs from January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027. Republicans hold the House (220–215 after the election) and the Senate (53–45). Speaker: Mike Johnson. 120 laws enacted so far.
In progress · Sources: House and Senate historians; Congress.gov
Quick Answer
- Term
- January 3, 2025 – January 3, 2027
- Sessions
- 1st session 2025 · 2nd session 2026
- House majority
- Republicans 220–215 (initial results)
- Senate majority
- Republicans 53–45 · 2 Independents
- Speaker
- Mike Johnson
- Laws enacted so far
- 120
The House
DEMOCRATS
215
After the election
REPUBLICANS
220
After the election
NON-VOTING
6
5 Delegates + Resident Commissioner
Republicans won a 5-seat edge in the 435-seat House. These are the House historian’s figures from the initial election results; deaths, resignations, special elections and party switches during the Congress are not reflected. As of October 5, 2026 the House stands at 218 Republicans, 214 Democrats and 1 independent with 2 vacancies. The non-voting seats are explained on non-voting members of Congress.
The Senate
MAJORITY
53
Republicans
MINORITY
45
Democrats
The Senate historian records Republicans as the majority. Also seated: 2 Independents. Today the Senate seats 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats and 2 independents.
Speaker of the House
- Mike JohnsonLA · elected Speaker January 3, 2025
Laws enacted and days in session
LAWS ENACTED
120
So far
ENACTMENT RATE
0.7%
Laws ÷ bills and joint resolutions introduced
DAYS IN SESSION
364
So far, either chamber
Law counts are from Congress.gov; see how many laws Congress passes for every Congress compared. Days in session count days either chamber sat, from the daily Congressional Record — days in session by year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the 119th Congress?
The 119th Congress runs from January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027, with its first session in 2025 and its second in 2026.
Who controlled the 119th Congress?
Republicans held the House (220–215 after the election) and Republicans held the Senate (53–45, as the Senate historian records it).
Who was Speaker of the House in the 119th Congress?
Mike Johnson (LA), elected January 3, 2025.
How many laws did the 119th Congress pass?
120 so far, counting public and private laws, per Congress.gov. That is 0.7% of the bills and joint resolutions introduced.
Sources: House party divisions, Senate party division, Speakers of the House; laws from Congress.gov.
Related Resources
How Many Laws Has Congress Passed?
Every law this Congress has enacted, the share of bills that make it, and the count for every Congress back to 1951.
How Many Days Does Congress Work?
Session days for every year since 1995 and every Congress — and whether Congress really works less than it used to.
Party Breakdown of Congress
Current Senate and House seats by party — majority margins, Independents, and vacancies, from live data.
When Is Congress in Session?
The House and Senate schedules for the year — session weeks, recesses, and when each chamber is next back.