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435 Members

Incumbents have 2 year terms

Each state has a certain number of representatives depending on it's population. Every 10 years, the census is taken to determine how the 435 seats should be distributed among the states

To be a member of the House of Representatives you need to:

Be 25 years or older

Be a U.S. Citizen for at least 7 years

Be a resident of the state they are trying to represent

Constitutional powers of the House include:

Electing the president in the event of a tie

Impeaching government officials

Editing tax policies by initiating revenue bills

Fun Facts:

Members of the house get scores depending on their average effectiveness as a lawmaker

The house had 65 members before the first apportionment

The House is the only branch that has been directly elected by the people since 1789

In the 1900s, the House fought with the Senate over issues like slavery and the conflict continued all the way until the Civil War

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100 Members

Senators individually have 6 year terms

Senators rotate every 2 years when 1/3 of the Senate gets elected or re-elected

To be a member of the Senate you need to:

Be 30 years or older

Be a U.S. Citizen for at least 9 years

Be a resident of the state they are trying to represent

Constitutional powers of the Senate include:

Declaring war

Nominating officials like members of the supreme court, ambassadors and ministers

Filibusters; blocking or debating legislation

Fun Facts:

The longest serving senator served for 51 years

The longest speech given in U.S. history was a filibuster by Cory Booker about Trump's second presidency that lasted over 25 hours

"Senate" originates from the Latin word "Senex", which means "Old Man"

There have only been 4 American Indian senators

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Current Members of the House

Diana DeGette (Democrat)

Joe Neguse (Democrat)

Jason Crow (Democrat)

Brittany Pettersen (Democrat)

Gabe Evans (Republican)

Jeff Crank (Republican)

Lauren Boebert (Republican)

Jeff Hurd (Republican)

Current Members of the Senate

Michael Bennet - 15 years - Democrat

Health Care: Searching for high quality and affordable healthcare, and is introducing the Medicare-X Act which should give people more flexible financial healthcare options

Justice and Equality: Improving the justice system by fighting against unequal law enforcement towards people of color and advocating for the First Step Act

John Hickenlooper - 3 years - Democrat

Equality & Civil Rights: Also believes that the justice system treats people of color unfairly and is in need of reform

Education: Looking to reduce student loan debt by creating bigger Pell grants and making more programs to substitute for a 4 year degree

I'm Represented by:

Jason Crow

Trying to eliminate loop-holes around gun ownership, trying to seek equal access to justice for victims of gun violence

Stands with Ukraine, is against the elimination of USAID

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Similarities:

Both play a part in impeachment, the House as the prosecutors and Senate as the judge and jury

Both introduce bills

Combined they can borrow money on the credit of the United States

They can regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes

Can constitute hearings inferior to the supreme court

Differences:

The House has a stronger hierarchy and the Senate is more equal

The House has more committees and subcommittees than the Senate does

The House has more rigid debate rules than the Senate

The House focuses on tax and revenue, the Senate focuses on foreign affairs

House members are specialized for their position while the Senate are generalists

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House of Representatives

213 Democrats

220 Republicans

2 Independents

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310 men

125 women

Senate

53 Republicans

45 Democrats

2 Independents

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74 men

26 women

28% of the House are racial minorities, 16% of the Senate are racial minorities:

Black

Hispanic

Asian

Native American

87% of Congress is Christian, 13% are other religions:

Muslim

Jewish

Hindu

Undecided

Views on minorities are getting better and they’re given more opportunities, congress is starting to reflect the diversity of the US more.

House Leaders:

Speaker of the House: Rep. Mike Johnson

Majority Leader: Rep. Steve Scalise

Minority Leader: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Senate Leaders:

President Pro Tempore: Charles E. Grassley

Majority Leader: John Thune

Minority Leader: Charles E. Schumer

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Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act -

“The bill reinstates the requirement for TVA to file an annual financial statement and report with Congress in March. (The requirement was terminated by the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995.)”

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act -

“This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Supported By Steve Cohen and Tim Burchett, because of accountability and making TVA salaries publicly accessible

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#1 Scalise Highlights Committee Reconciliation Markups

“... discuss the budget reconciliation committee markup process starting this week to pass an America First agenda, as we mark a productive 100 days under President Trump’s leadership.”

#2 Scalise: Economic Growth Through Reconciliation is Top Priority

“House committees are doing on reconciliation this month to codify President Trump’s agenda to reduce wasteful spending, ensure tax rates do not go up, put American energy first to lower prices, secure the border, and protect hardworking families.”