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   Sep 25, 2022 · The US Senate is referred to as the upper house of Congress. And the ' House of Representatives ' which is also part of Congress, is referred as the lower house. A member of the US Senate is called a Senator, not a Congressperson.

2. borgenproject.org › difference-between-aWhat is the Difference Between a Congressman and a Senator?

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   Apr 13, 2016 · Representatives and senators both are elected by popular vote in each state in the U.S. However, while each state elects exactly two senators per term, the number of representatives per state are apportioned according to the state’s population.

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3. www.senate.gov › senatorsU.S. Senate: Senators

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   Facts & Milestones. Links to biographical information, Senate service accomplishments, military service, awards and honors, and more for current and former senators.

   Senator's Name	State	Party	Class
   Baldwin, Tammy	Wisconsin	Democratic	I
   Barrasso, John	Wyoming	Republican	I
   Bennet, Michael F.	Colorado	Democratic	III
   Blackburn, Marsha	Tennessee	Republican	I

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_CongressUnited States Congress - Wikipedia

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   It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor 's appointment.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_SenateUnited States Senate - Wikipedia

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   The United States Senate and the lower chamber of Congress, the United States House of Representatives, comprise the federal bicameral legislature of the United States. Together, the Senate and the House maintain authority under Article One of the U.S. Constitution to pass or defeat federal legislation.

7. www.whitehouse.gov › about-the-white-house › ourThe Legislative Branch | The White House

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   Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress.

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   What is a congressman & a Senator?

   • Merriam-Webster defines “Congress” as “a particular congress; especially: the congress of the United States that includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.” So, both the Senate and House of Representatives make up the U.S. Congress. Shouldn’t this mean that the term “congressman” applies equally to both a senator and a representative?

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   What is the difference between Senate and House of Representatives?

   • The US Senate is referred to as the upper house of Congress. And the ' House of Representatives ' which is also part of Congress, is referred as the lower house. A member of the US Senate is called a Senator, not a Congressperson. But Members of the House of Representatives are referred to as Congresspeople, Why?

   If both houses together are called Congress, why does Congressperson

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   What is a member of the House of Representatives called?

   • And the ' House of Representatives ' which is also part of Congress, is referred as the lower house. A member of the US Senate is called a Senator, not a Congressperson. But Members of the House of Representatives are referred to as Congresspeople, Why? This is true in the UK (and some other places) as well.

   If both houses together are called Congress, why does Congressperson

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   Is a congressman a representative from the house or Senate?

   • Herein lies the central confusion. It is technically correct to use the term “congressman” in relation to any elected representative from either House or Senate. However, it is also clear that when a person refers to a “congressman,” they are more often than not referring to a representative from the House.

   What is the Difference Between a Congressman and a Senator?

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   What are the two chambers of Congress called?

   • The United States Congress has two chambers, one called the Senate and the other called the House of Representatives (or “House” for short) which share the responsibilities of the legislative process to create federal statutory law. They occupy opposite ends of the Capitol Building.

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   Who is a congressman?

   • According to Merriam-Webster, a “congressman” is “someone (especially a man) who is a member of a congress and especially of the U.S. House of Representatives.” Herein lies the central confusion. It is technically correct to use the term “congressman” in relation to any elected representative from either House or Senate.

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9. www.govtrack.us › congress › membersMembers of the United States Congress - GovTrack.us

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   3 days ago · The United States Congress is made up of 100 senators, 435 representatives, and 6 delegates to the House of Representatives.