House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., left, shows President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania the view of the inaugural stand that is being built and Pennsylvania Avenue from the Speaker's Balcony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Alex Brandon/AP

The 116th US Congress has been sworn in, marking the most diverse Congress in US history.

Though this group of lawmakers represents a number of firsts for the legislative branch, members of Congress have been bound by many of the same traditions throughout history, including a wide variety of perks.

Members of Congress can pull rank to receive priority for haircuts, flights, and even mail. See the perks lawmakers enjoy, some of which continue even after they've left office.

The 116th US Congress was sworn in earlier this week, marking the most diverse group to occupy the legislative branch in US history.

Despite the record number of firsts represented by the newest group of lawmakers, members of Congress have followed many of the same traditions during their time in office, including a variety of perks and benefits.

See the perks that come with being a top lawmaker, some of which last long after their time in Congress is over: