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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In the House, Democrats are opposed to the tariff provisions of that bill.
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Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The teen’s dad, Beau Buzbee, pleaded with the House education committee to revive the social media language in the bill.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The defection is another blow to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost the last election in April and even his own seat in Parliament, but has since rejoined the House of Commons.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Stephen Groves The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The teen’s dad, Beau Buzbee, pleaded with the House education committee to revive the social media language in the bill.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The defection is another blow to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost the last election in April and even his own seat in Parliament, but has since rejoined the House of Commons.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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