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

The play here would be having House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., a reliable sycophant, pass a concurrent resolution through the lower chamber calling for Congress to go on recess; if the Senate failed to act, Trump could then declare that neither body is in session.

From Salon

Republicans have won back control of the Senate, the upper chamber of Congress, and are inching towards a majority in the House, the lower chamber, as vote-counting continues.

From BBC

There’s a history of futility among California House members who tried to make a move from the lower chamber into the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were up for votes this year, and it may take days to get final results and see if Republicans will keep their slim majority.

From BBC

As it stands, the lower chamber is too close to call, though it’s leaning towards Republican control.

From Salon