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What is a midterm election?

Know how the United States elects the offices of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the president, and the vice president unlike the United Kingdom

U.S. House of Representatives seats by state

Pres. George W. Bush: 2007 State of the Union address

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Demographics of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives

Discover how many women have served in the House of Representatives.

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The History of Women in the United States Congress: 10 Notable Congresses in Women's Fight for Equal Representation

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Have Any U.S. Presidents Decided Not to Run For a Second Term?

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10 Great Sports Rivalries

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Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)

All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained

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Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft • Apr. 25, 2025, 11:40 PM ET (AP)

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Date	1789 - present
Areas Of Involvement	Congressional Term Limits
Related People	Richard Shelby

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U.S. House of Representatives seats by state

Pres. George W. Bush: 2007 State of the Union address

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What is a midterm election?

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