The major power of the United States House of Representatives is to pass federal legislation that affects the entire country. This has been the case since the House first began work on April 1, 1789. However, in 2013 the SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, John Boehner PUBLICLY STATED that this session should be judged on “how many laws we repeal”. To read more on this stunning assertion from the man who is THIRD in line to the Presidency, please click here.
