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It is called a Quorum

It isn't only not making laws, if the minimum number of members is not present, congress cannot even talk about passing a bill. (Most history books call this "doing business")

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Congress has 535 voting members,435 Representatives, and 100 senators. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members in addition to its 435 voting members.

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