the House

noun

: the larger part of the U.S. Congress or of the Parliament of Australia or New Zealand : the House of Representatives

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Although control of the House will ultimately be determined in votes for individual candidates in individual congressional districts across the county, the generic House question is a useful barometer. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 The next steps are highly uncertain with the House and Senate on recess until after election day. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The Senate has sent the Protect College Sports Act, aims to provide that protection, to the House, but its fate remains uncertain in an election year. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 The next steps are highly uncertain with the House and Senate are on recess until after Election Day. — Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the House

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“The House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20House. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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