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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As for Hilleary in Tennessee, his return to the House would restore GOP representation from the Republican Revolution class of 1994.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
While a Republican majority in the House could pass a measure without Democrats, success in the Senate would be require at least seven Democrats to vote to keep the government open.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
On the red carpet for the House of Champion event in New York City on September 11, the Daily Mail asked Kayla Nicole about her reaction to Kelce & Swift’s engagement.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The bill passed 333-85 in the House and 77-19 in the Senate, signaling not only a political achievement but a truly changing country.
—Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
While a Republican majority in the House could pass a measure without Democrats, success in the Senate would be require at least seven Democrats to vote to keep the government open.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
On the red carpet for the House of Champion event in New York City on September 11, the Daily Mail asked Kayla Nicole about her reaction to Kelce & Swift’s engagement.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The bill passed 333-85 in the House and 77-19 in the Senate, signaling not only a political achievement but a truly changing country.
—Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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“The House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20House. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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