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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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Washington, D.C.

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