upper house
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The upper house said 42% of Medi-Cal enrollees are full-time workers who are not enrolled in their company’s healthcare plan because their wages are low enough to qualify for state-subsidized healthcare.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Lords sources said talks had been held, with one suggesting the number of life peerages offered would depend on how many Tory members of the upper house agree to retire.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
The lengthy document, known as the "July Charter" after the uprising that toppled Hasina, proposes term limits for prime ministers, the creation of an upper house of parliament, stronger presidential powers, and greater judicial independence.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
These include expanding parliament into a bicameral system, with a new 100‑seat upper house allocated according to each party's share of the national vote.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
The “Impeachment” or accusation is brought by a two-thirds vote of the lower house, and the trial and conviction or acquittal is carried on by the upper house.
From The Short Constitution by Russell, William F.
