house of representatives

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In 1795, the House of Representatives even considered a motion to print laws not only in English but also German, owing to the large German-speaking population of the new nation.

From Salon

The House of Representatives is set to vote on a resolution to revoke tariffs on Canada.

From Barron's

The House of Representatives passed its version of a bipartisan housing package earlier this week, following the Senate’s passage of its housing package last year.

From Barron's

While the justice department's review may be over, on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives is pushing ahead with its own Epstein inquiry.

From BBC

In 2002, she was elected to Hawaii’s House of Representatives, becoming — at age 21 — the youngest person to serve in the Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times