The Capitol Public Galleries

This morning I returned to the Capitol to try and get my hands on passes to the public galleries of the House and Senate, which I successfully did!

All's I needed to take was my passport (which they didn't even look at). You aren't allowed any electronic devices in the public galleries but I first visited each of the galleries whilst there was no session taking place. It was great to see the famous legislative chambers in person!

I then went back to the House at midday as it was going into session. I stayed for half an hour to listen to five different representatives preach about different subjects from illegal immigration to nuclear submarines.

By the time I'd had some lunch afterwards it was teeming with rain!Read more