Chamber of Deputies plenary during a session vote

Voting session in the Chamber of Deputies plenary, with electronic panels and deputies in debate.

About this subject

The Chamber of Deputies is the lower house of the National Congress of Brazil, composed of 513 federal deputies elected by proportional representation for four-year terms. The plenary, located in the National Congress Palace in Brasília, is the main deliberation space where votes take place on bills, provisional measures, constitutional amendments, and other matters. During a voting session, deputies register their votes via individual electronic panels, which display each parliamentarian's position in real time. The voting system is open, allowing the public to follow each representative's vote on the Chamber's website. The plenary seats all deputies in a semicircular arrangement, following the British parliamentary model. The board of directors, consisting of the Chamber's president, vice-presidents, secretaries, and substitutes, coordinates proceedings and ensures compliance with internal rules. Plenary sessions occur regularly during the legislative year, from February to July and August to December, with recesses in January and July. Live broadcasts on TV Câmara and YouTube ensure transparency in the legislative process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many deputies make up the Chamber of Deputies?

The Chamber of Deputies is composed of 513 federal deputies, elected for four-year terms.

How does voting in the plenary work?

Deputies vote using individual electronic panels, with results displayed in real time. Voting is open and can be followed on the Chamber's website.

Where is the Chamber of Deputies plenary located?

The plenary is located in the National Congress Palace in Brasília, Federal District.