The 113th United States Congress convened from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2015. It consisted of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a total of 535 voting members. The Democratic Party held a majority in the Senate, while the Republican Party had a majority in the House. During its session, the 113th Congress addressed various issues, including budgetary matters, healthcare reform, and immigration policy. Notable legislation included the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and the Affordable Care Act implementation. The Congress also faced challenges such as the government shutdown in October 2013.