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one half of congress

 

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One Half of Congress

Description:

One half of congress refers to either the Senate or the House of Representatives, the two chambers comprising the United States Congress.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: Referring to the Senate

    In this sense, "one half of congress" specifically refers to the Senate, which is one of the chambers in the United States Congress. It consists of two senators from each state, totaling 100 senators.

    Sample Sentence:

    The bill was passed with overwhelming support in one half of congress, but it faced opposition in the other chamber.

    Related Products: United States Senate Books

  2. Sense: Referring to the House of Representatives

    In this sense, "one half of congress" specifically refers to the House of Representatives, which is another chamber in the United States Congress. It consists of elected representatives from each state, with the number of representatives determined by the state's population.

    Sample Sentence:

    The proposed law faced considerable opposition in one half of congress, but it was eventually passed by a narrow margin.

    Related Products: United States House of Representatives Books

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