The House refers to the lower chamber of the United States Congress, consisting of representatives elected from each state based on population. It is one of the two houses that make up the legislative branch of the federal government.
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Senate: The Senate is the upper chamber of Congress, with each state having two senators. It shares legislative responsibilities with the House but has different rules and procedures.
Speaker of the House: The Speaker of the House is an influential position in the House, responsible for leading debates, setting agendas, and representing their political party.
Majority Party: The majority party in the House refers to whichever political party holds more than half of its seats. This party has significant influence over legislation and committee assignments.