the House
noun
: the larger part of the U.S. Congress or of the Parliament of Australia or New Zealand : the House of Representatives
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The measure passed the Senate by unanimous consent last week, after clearing the House in a voice vote in March (both actions signal broad support for the policy).
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
What To Know A new poll released Thursday provides an early look at the matchup between Sand and Feenstra, the Republican who represents the state’s northwestern congressional district in the House of Representatives.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a 219-213 majority in the House of Representatives.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In contrast to the House missing their first paycheck on Friday, Senate staffers have already begun feeling the effects, as their pay dates differ from the lower chamber.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
What To Know A new poll released Thursday provides an early look at the matchup between Sand and Feenstra, the Republican who represents the state’s northwestern congressional district in the House of Representatives.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a 219-213 majority in the House of Representatives.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
In contrast to the House missing their first paycheck on Friday, Senate staffers have already begun feeling the effects, as their pay dates differ from the lower chamber.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
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