Senate offices in the U.S. are inundated with an unprecedented volume of calls, with frustrated callers facing busy signals and full voicemail boxes as they seek to voice their concerns about President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, executive orders, and efforts to dismantle federal programs. The influx of calls coincides with Trump and Elon Musk’s mission to downsize the federal government, leading to agency closures, funding freezes, and staff resignations. Progressive groups like Indivisible are urging people to contact their lawmakers by phone and in person, with some advocating for multiple daily calls to senators and House members. Callers, like Caitlin Christman from Wisconsin, have struggled to reach their senators to express concerns, facing overloaded voicemail boxes and busy signals. Similarly, Meryl Neiman of Ohio highlights difficulties in reaching state senators before nationwide protests against Trump and Project 2025. Lawmakers, including Republicans like Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, are also facing challenges in managing the surge of calls. Despite the frustration, spokespeople like Reagan McCarthy emphasize their commitment to assisting constituents amidst the high call volume. As Senate voicemail boxes fill up quickly, both callers and lawmakers grapple with the impact of the overwhelming demand for engagement and communication.