Kentucky has eleven congressional districts, therefore eleven congressmen elected by the people.
To be a member of the House of Representatives in Congress the man or woman must be twenty-five years old, a citizen of the United States at least seven years, and a resident of the state from which he is chosen. He receives a salary of $7,500 per year, and an allowance for clerk, stationery and traveling expenses.
Every state is entitled to at least one representative. There are now four hundred and thirty-five members in the House of Representatives in Congress.
When the members of a new House of Representatives meet the clerk of the previous House calls them to order and the roll is called by states. If a quorum is present they elect a speaker from among the members of the House who takes his seat immediately. The other officers are elected as the clerk, sergeant-at-arms and doorkeeper. The rules of the House define the duties of the speaker.
The work of the House of Representatives is done through committees. When a bill is introduced it is referred to a committee and this committee may report it back to the House either favorably or unfavorably, or they may not report it at all. If reported favorably it has a chance of receiving consideration.
Much of the work of Congress is done in the committee rooms. This is why the selection of committees is so important.
When a bill is reported favorably by a committee it is placed upon the calendar which is a register of bills. Then the fate of the bill rests with the rules committee of the House.
The committee on rules, as other committees, is elected by the House. The party in power usually determines the selection of this committee.
Impeachment: If a high official is charged with misconduct in office the House of Representatives would impeach him and if found guilty, the impeachment is carried to the Senate to be tried. The U. S. Senate sits as a court of justice.
Six judges, one President and one Secretary of War have been impeached by the House of Representatives.