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{{Infobox legislature | |||
| name = United States House of Representatives | |||
| legislature = 89th United States Congress | |||
| coa_pic = Us house.png | |||
| coa_caption = Seal of the U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| logo_pic = Us house flag.png | |||
| logo_caption = Flag of the U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| house_type = Lower house | |||
| body = United States Congress | |||
| term_limits = None | |||
| new_session = November 17, 2022 | |||
| leader1_type = [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker]] | |||
| leader1 = [[MasonRockefeller]] | |||
| party1 = (I) | |||
| election1 = October 23, 2022 | |||
| leader4_type = <!--HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER--> | |||
| leader4 = <!--NAME--> | |||
| party4 = <!--PARTY--> | |||
| election4 = <!--ELECTION DATE--> | |||
| leader5_type = <!--HOUSE MINORITY LEADER--> | |||
| leader5 = <!--NAME--> | |||
| party5 = <!--PARTY--> | |||
| election5 = ELECTION DATE | |||
| leader6_type = <!--HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP--> | |||
| leader6 = <!--NAME--> | |||
| party6 = <!--PARTY--> | |||
| election6 = <!--ELECTION DATE--> | |||
| leader7_type = <!--HOUSE MINORITY WHIP--> | |||
| leader7 = <!--NAME--> | |||
| party7 = <!--PARTY--> | |||
| election7 = <!--ELECTION DATE--> | |||
| members = 16 | |||
| term_length = 2 months | |||
| voting_system = Plurality block voting | |||
| last_election1 = November 17, 2022 | |||
| next_election1 = <!--ENTER WHEN THERES A DATE--> | |||
| session_room = Us house chambers.JPG | |||
| session_res = 180 | |||
| meeting_place = House Chamber<br>[[United States Capitol]]<br>[[Washington, D.C.]]<br>[[United States]] | |||
| constitution = United States Constitution | |||
| rules = <!--ENTER WHEN THERE ARE STANDING RULES--> | |||
}} | |||
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Revision as of 20:21, 29 January 2023
United States House of Representatives | |
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89th United States Congress | |
File:Us house.png | |
Type | |
Type | Lower house of the United States Congress |
Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | November 17, 2022 |
Leadership | |
MasonRockefeller, (I) since October 23, 2022 | |
Structure | |
Seats | 16 |
Length of term | 2 months |
Elections | |
Last election | November 17, 2022 |
Meeting place | |
House Chamber United States Capitol Washington, D.C. United States | |
Constitution | |
United States Constitution |
The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the Senate being the upper chamber. Together they comprise the national bicameral legislature of the United States.
The House is charged with the passage of federal legislation, known as bills; those of which that are also passed by the Senate are sent to the president for consideration. The House also has the exclusive power to impeach federal officers.
The House meets in the south wing of the United States Capitol. The presiding officer is the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the members thereof. The Speaker and other floor leaders are chosen by the members of the House, and is normally a member of the party which holds the majority in the House.