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The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states. Currently, there are five delegates representing the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The House is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government’s legislative branch. The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states. Learn About:
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(z) of H. Res. 5. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 29, 2024. 09:01 AM : PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 09:00 AM
Again, a simple majority (51 of 100) passes the bill. Finally, a conference committee made of House and Senate members works out any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The resulting bill returns to the House and Senate for final approval.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is composed of nearly 100 progressive members from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The leadership team is made up of one Chair, Deputy Chair, and Whip, three Chair Emeriti, nine Vice Chairs, nine Deputy Whips, three Special Order Hour Conveners, and three Executive Board Members At Large.
The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(z) of H. Res. 5. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 29, 2024. 09:01 AM : PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 09:00 AM
United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
After winning their elections and weeks of preparation, Members-elect were sworn in as Members of the U.S. House of Representatives after the 117th Congress was gaveled into session at noon on Sunday, January 3, 2021.
There are a total of 535 Members of Congress. 100 serve in the U.S. Senate and 435 serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. How long do members of Congress’ terms last? Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are considered for reelection every even year.
After his remarks, Speaker McCarthy then swore in the rest of the lawmakers, including 74 new freshman Members. More details about the Members of the House of Representatives are available from the Clerk of the House. Find your representative and learn more about visiting the Capitol.