when was the united states congress formed
The Congress was established in 1787 when the Constitutional Convention adopted the United States Constitution. In 1789, with only 20 senators and 59 representatives, the first Congress met in Federal Hall in New York City.Today, the Senate is composed of two Senators from each state, who are elected to serve a term of six years.The Members of the House of Representatives, who each represent approximately 600,000 people, are elected for two-year terms.oday, the Senate is composed of two Senators from each state, who are elected to serve a term of six years. The Members of the House of Representatives, who each represent approximately 600,000 people, are elected for two-year terms.