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representatives

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  1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

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The margins before both representatives’ exits allowed Republicans to lose up to four votes on a party-line ballot and still get a bill over the finish line, assuming every lawmaker was in attendance.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

All told, representatives’ questions were a mashup of genuine concerns about TikTok, misguided concerns about TikTok, China-bashing, broader concerns about data privacy, and more.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2023

The other representatives’ offices declined or did not respond to requests for comment, but they are expected to vote for it.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022

BBC News NI looks at political representatives' reaction to the news.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2021

Cannon were planted at the entrance of the building, and a body of troops were quartered in the representatives' chamber.

From James Otis, the pre-revolutionist by Ridpath, John Clark

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