Congress Recess 2024. The senate plans to return from its recess february 26. Members of the house of representatives and senate are preparing to return to their districts ahead of the august recess.

The house left town for the holiday recess without agreeing on topline spending limits for the fiscal year (fy) 2024 appropriations bills, leaving little time for lawmakers to work. A congress lasts for two years, with each year constituting a separate session.