Yes, the Democrats took control of the House in 2008.
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Historian of the United States House of Representatives was
created in 1983.
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The House of representatives represents The United States
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The United States House of Representatives has 435 members, and
the United States Senate has 100 members. Representatives in the
House serve 2-year terms.
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United States Representatives in the House of Representatives
serve a two year term; hence, there are Presidential election years
and off-year elections. Representatives in many of the State House
of Representatives also serve two year terms.