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Congress: Differences Between the House and Senate

Congress: Differences House Senate Younger Membership 57.2 years old Older Membership 63.1 years old

Congress: Differences House Senate Younger Membership Older Membership Less Prestige 2 year terms More Prestige 6 year terms

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Congress: Differences House Senate Strict Rules, Limited Debate House Rules Committee Flexible Rules, Nearly Unlimited Debate Fillibuster Jimmy Falon

Congress: Differences House Senate Strict Rules, Limited Debate Flexible Rules, Nearly Unlimited Debate Most Work is Done in Committees, Not on the Floor 21 Work is Split More Evenly Between Committees and the Floor 16

Congress: Differences House Senate Limited Powers No Treaties No Presidential Appointments Revenue Bills Special Powers Treaties Presidential Appointment Confirmations