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

Porter, who is leaving the House of Representatives in January, has been in the mix of potential gubernatorial candidates since she lost her bid for the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The stakes are especially high in California’s battleground districts, where voters could determine which party will control the House of Representatives next year.

From Los Angeles Times

Senate, and probably the House of Representatives, to the MAGAfied Republicans as well.

From Salon

The 49th District was one of several tight congressional races in California that could have helped determine which party controls the House of Representatives.

From Los Angeles Times

House of Representatives and brings the GOP closer to controlling both arms of Congress after flipping the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• body
• chamber
• house
• parliament