NOTE: A new Congress begins at noon January 3 of each odd-numbered year following a general election, unless it designates a different day by law. A Congress lasts for two years, with each year constituting a separate session.
spiteful - showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; a despiteful fiend; a truly spiteful child; a vindictive man will look for occasions for resentment. despiteful, vindictive.
Notwithstanding Definition: In spite of, even if, without regard to or impediment by other things. [N]otwithstanding means in spite of, without regard to or prevention by. ... in spite of ... The term is often used in conjunction with statutory provisions, as in notwithstanding all or any contrary law.