lower chamber

[loh-er]

noun

1. lower house.

lower chamber

noun

1. another name for lower house

Word History and Origins

Origin of lower chamber¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"We really want to know how the funds came in, when they came in, and what they have been used for and what we have been able to achieve," House Representative Philip Agbese, deputy spokesperson for the lower chamber, told AFP.

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Johnson has vowed to keep the lower chamber of Congress closed until the shutdown ends, and it has already been out of session since September 19.

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On Wednesday, euthanasia was added to the list with the Senate approving the so-called "Dignified Death" bill, garnering 20 votes in favor out of a total of 31 legislators present, passing a law approved by the lower Chamber of Representatives in August.

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Johnson has extended a House recess through the week, meaning Congress' lower chamber will not be in session to take up a funding bill should the Senate make any changes and come to a deal.

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A stopgap bill was earlier passed in the House, or lower chamber, but is yet to clear the Senate.

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