What is the total number of members in Congress?

The total number of members in Congress is 535. This number is derived from two components: the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 100 Senators, with each state represented by two Senators, making the Senate's total count consistent across all states. The House of Representatives consists of 435 members, with the number of Representatives from each state determined by its population. When you add the 100 Senators to the 435 Representatives, you arrive at the total of 535 members in Congress.