lower chamber

Frequency: 6.97.9 per million words

the larger of the two parts of a parliament with two parts

chamberADJECTIVE + NOUN

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lower

Examples (10)

  • The bill was first introduced in the lower chamber.
  • Elections for the lower chamber are held every four years.
  • After passing the lower chamber, the bill moves to the upper house for approval.
  • Members of the lower chamber debated the new tax policy for hours.
  • The speaker of the lower chamber called for order during the heated discussion.
  • In many countries, the lower chamber holds the primary power for initiating financial legislation.
  • Historically, the lower chamber represented the common people.
  • If the proposed reform is accepted, the composition of the lower chamber will change significantly.
  • The lower chamber often has more members than its upper counterpart.
  • The government lost its majority in the lower chamber after the recent vote.