house of representatives

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The bill now awaits passage in the House of Representatives where Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he will convene representatives to decide next steps.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He espoused many of the same ideals as an elected official in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003, before leaving the political stage for reality TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The midterm elections are scheduled for November, and will feature races for the US House of Representatives, a third of the US Senate, and multiple governor and state legislature races.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Lawmakers are also concerned that unless the bill moves forward soon, the Senate and House of Representatives won’t have time to get the bill to Trump’s desk before campaigning intensifies in the November midterm elections.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Fiery Samuel Adams, backed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives, called on all the Colonies to disobey British tax laws.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen