Congressional Democrats are the members of the Democratic Party serving in the United States Congress, including both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. They work collectively to advance the Democratic Party’s legislative agenda at the federal level, focusing on governance, oversight, and policymaking consistent with party priorities.
Congressional Democrats typically pursue legislation related to expanding access to healthcare, strengthening labor protections, addressing climate change, protecting civil rights, advancing voting rights, promoting economic equity, supporting social safety net programs, gun safety reform, and immigration reform.
Publicly funded through federal government appropriations for congressional offices, with political activities supported by campaign fundraising committees and party-affiliated political organizations.
Democratic National Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, House Democratic Caucus, Senate Democratic Caucus, prominent Democratic congressional leaders.
Political party caucus within a federal legislative body
