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 leader of the party that commands a majority in the House of Commons typically becomes prime minister.
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Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The investigation would only happen if Democrats regain control of the House or the Senate this fall.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026
But, for the first time in modern history, Utah has a safe Democratic congressional seat that could help determine the makeup of the House majority come November.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 22 June 2026
Instead, the position operates on a constitutional convention where the leader of the political party with a majority in the House of Commons holds power.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
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Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The investigation would only happen if Democrats regain control of the House or the Senate this fall.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026
But, for the first time in modern history, Utah has a safe Democratic congressional seat that could help determine the makeup of the House majority come November.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 22 June 2026
Instead, the position operates on a constitutional convention where the leader of the political party with a majority in the House of Commons holds power.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
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“The House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20House. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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