The US House of Representatives is a term that refers to the lower house of Congress in the United States. This body is responsible for making and passing legislation, as well as representing the people of their respective districts. Synonyms for the US House of Representatives include the House, the lower chamber, and the legislative branch. Additionally, it is often referred to simply as Congress, however, this technically includes both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House is made up of 435 voting members, each representing their own district, and is led by the Speaker of the House, who is traditionally chosen from the majority party.