A government shutdown would significantly curtail the number of doors open on the Capitol complex and halt all Capitol Police training exercises, according to a tentative plan reviewed by CQ Roll Call.
The Capitol would be open to official visitors only, and the building would be closed to tours, general visitors and member-led tours. The House and Senate buildings would be open only for official business.
Only one door in each House and Senate office building would be open under the plan. That means, when Congress is in session, buildings such as Dirksen on the Senate side and Rayburn on the House side would have one entrance and exit, not including garage entry points.
