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 dispute has escalated on social media and in the House, underscoring tensions on Capitol Hill and the broader politicized debate about political rhetoric and violence.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Getty Images As Congress engages in its latest battle over federal spending that could lead to a government shutdown, keep your eye on policy changes buried deep in the House Appropriations Committee’s financial services spending bill.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Two weeks ago, founder of Diotima Rachel Scott was announced as the new creative director of Proenza Schouler, presenting her first collection with the House a week later.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The 44-to-48 vote came only hours after the House narrowly approved the same measure on a 217-to-212 tally, with all but one Democrat opposed and two Republicans breaking ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Getty Images As Congress engages in its latest battle over federal spending that could lead to a government shutdown, keep your eye on policy changes buried deep in the House Appropriations Committee’s financial services spending bill.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Two weeks ago, founder of Diotima Rachel Scott was announced as the new creative director of Proenza Schouler, presenting her first collection with the House a week later.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
The 44-to-48 vote came only hours after the House narrowly approved the same measure on a 217-to-212 tally, with all but one Democrat opposed and two Republicans breaking ranks.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
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“The House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20House. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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