House of Representatives

noun

1. the lower legislative branch in many national and state bicameral governing bodies, as in the United States, Mexico, and Japan. H.R., HR

House of Representatives

noun

1. (in the US) the lower chamber of Congress

2. (in Australia) the lower chamber of Parliament

3. the sole chamber of New Zealand's Parliament: formerly the lower chamber

4. (in the US) the lower chamber in many state legislatures

House of Representatives

1. The lower house of the United States Congress. With 435 popularly elected officials, the House (as it is often called) is the most representative body in the federal government. House seats are apportioned (see apportionment) relative to each state's population. Because of its larger size, the House tends to maintain a closer link to local constituent concerns than the Senate, though both houses of Congress participate in virtually all aspects of legislation and policymaking. The Speaker of the House is one of the most influential officials in Washington, D.C., and is second in succession to the presidency, after the vice president.

Example Sentences

Golden, who represents Maine’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District, is well known as one of the most conservative Democrats in the House of Representatives.

From Salon

The House of Representatives is one vote away from the release of the Epstein files.

From Salon

The bill follows a failed proposal filed in the state’s House of Representatives earlier this year that sought to make abortion a homicide by establishing the beginning of human life at fertilization.

From Salon

With the federal government now officially shut down, the House of Representatives has a lot of time on its hands.

From Salon

About the impending federal government shutdown, Harris said Democrats must be clear that the fault lies squarely with Republicans because they control the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• chamber 
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• parliament