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| house_type = Lower house | | house_type = Lower house | ||
| body = United States Congress | | body = United States Congress | ||
| new_session = {{Start date| | | new_session = {{Start date|2026|1|16}} | ||
| leader1_type = [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker]] | | leader1_type = [[Speaker of the United States House of Representatives|Speaker]] | ||
| leader1 = [[Greg Dover]] | | leader1 = [[Greg Dover]] | ||
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| election3 = January 20th, 2026 | | election3 = January 20th, 2026 | ||
| members = 10 voting members<br> | | members = 10 voting members<br>6 needed for a majority<br> | ||
| structure1 = | | structure1 = | ||
| structure1_res = 290px | | structure1_res = 290px | ||
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: {{Color box|#00A59C|border=darkgray}} [[Great Society Party|GSP]] (4) | : {{Color box|#00A59C|border=darkgray}} [[Great Society Party|GSP]] (4) | ||
'''DC Caucus (1)''' | '''DC Caucus (1)''' | ||
: {{Color box|# | : {{Color box|#999999|border=darkgray}} [[Independent|IND]] (1) | ||
| term_length = | | term_length = 4 months | ||
| last_election1 = [[United States House of Representatives elections, | | last_election1 = [[United States House of Representatives elections, November 2025|November 2025]] | ||
| next_election1 = [[United States House of Representatives elections, March 2026|March 2026]] | | next_election1 = [[United States House of Representatives elections, March 2026|March 2026]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''United States House of Representatives''' is the lower house of the United States Congress, with the [[United States Senate]] being the upper house. | The '''United States House of Representatives''' is the lower house of the United States Congress, with the [[United States Senate]] being the upper house. | ||
The House is composed of representatives from each state as allocated according to the states' populations. The House is currently composed of 17 members. The presiding officer is the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective caucuses. | The House is composed of representatives from each state as allocated according to the states' populations. The House is currently composed of 17 members. The presiding officer is the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective caucuses. | ||
Revision as of 05:14, 2 February 2026
| United States House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the House | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
New session started | January 16, 2026 |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats |
10 voting members 6 needed for a majority |
Political groups |
Teal Caucus (5)
Great Society Caucus (4)
DC Caucus (1)
|
Length of term | 4 months |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 2025 |
Next election | March 2026 |
The United States House of Representatives is the lower house of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate being the upper house. The House is composed of representatives from each state as allocated according to the states' populations. The House is currently composed of 17 members. The presiding officer is the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective caucuses.