What is the total number of members in Congress?

The total number of members in Congress is 535. This total includes two separate chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House of Representatives consists of 435 members, with the number of representatives from each state based on population. The Senate, on the other hand, consists of 100 members, with each state having two senators regardless of its population size. When you add the 435 members from the House to the 100 members from the Senate, the total equals 535. This structure reflects the Founding Fathers' intention to balance the representation of both populous states and smaller states within the legislative process.