HouseSenate Younger Membership 57.2 years old Older Membership 63.1 years old

HouseSenate Younger MembershipOlder Membership Less Prestige 2 year terms More Prestige 6 year terms

Congress: Differences HouseSenate Younger MembershipOlder Membership Less PrestigeMore Prestige Size 435 Size 100

HouseSenate Strict Rules, Limited Debate Committee Rules Flexible Rules, Nearly Unlimited Debate Fillibuster

HouseSenate Strict Rules, Limited Debate Flexible Rules, Nearly Unlimited Debate Most Work is Done in Committees, Not on the Floor 21 Work is Split More Evenly Between Committees and the Floor 20

HouseSenate Limited Powers No Treaties No Presidential Appointments Revenue Bills Special Powers Treaties Presidential Appointment Confirmations