Differences Between  U.S. House and Senate

House Larger (435 Members) Shorter Term (2 Years) More Restraints (Rules) Narrower Constituency Specialists Less Media Coverage Power Less Evenly Distributed Less Prestigious Position More Expeditious Debate Less Reliant on Staff More Partisan	Senate Smaller (100 Members) Longer Terms (6 Years) Fewer Restraints (Rules) Broader Constituency Generalists More Media Coverage Power more Evenly Distributed More Prestigious Debate Less Expeditious Debate More Reliant on Staff Less Partisan

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