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Institution

US House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the US Congress, with 435 members elected every two years. It controls budgeting and legislation, influencing funding for foreign and military policy.

The House is the larger chamber of the US Congress, with 435 members apportioned among states by population. All members are elected every two years. It originates revenue and spending legislation and shares in passing the federal budget. Its majority can therefore influence funding for foreign aid and military operations.

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