House of Represenatives
Everything you need to know
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be 25 years or older
Benefits
- Free from most arrest
- Cannot be sued for anything they say on the floor
The Members
This is all 435 member in the House
House of Representatives
This is the House of Representatives logo
The Capital Building
Where the House of Representatives meet
Leadership Positions
House Speaker
- Most powerful
- Appoints members to certain committees
- Follows Vice President in line of supremacy
Majority/Minority Leader
- Plan legislative program
- Steer through important bills
- Floor leader of his/her political party
Majority/Minority Whips
- Watch how house members vote
- Persuade other to vote how they want
Other Information
- People in the house serve two year terms. They can run for re-election every vote. 90% are re-elected every year. If someone dies in office, the state must hold a special election to replace him/her.
- There are 435 members in the House of Representative