This was a compromise made at the Constitutional Convention to please both large and small states. The Senate is comprised of 2 representatives elected from each of the 50 states, making the 100 senators. The House of Representatives is made from a number of individuals on a basis of population. The House originally had 68 members, but as populations increased, it was increased to 435 members in 1911. Congress then made a law, requiring ONLY 435 total representatives.
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The U.S. Congress consists of 100 U.S. Senators and 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
There are 435 Representatives in the current House, as well as 100 Senators and 6 non voting members.
There is 435 representatives in the house.
Congress has authorized 435 representatives.
The House Of Representatives has 435 people in it. The senate has 100 people.