How many members are in the House of Representatives?

The House of Representatives is composed of 435 voting members. This number is established by law, specifically the Reapportionment Act of 1929, which set the total number of representatives in the House and established a method for allocating these representatives among the states based on population. Each state's representation can change every ten years following the decennial census, but the total remains fixed at 435. This structure allows for a balance between population representation and practical governance, as the larger number of representatives enables a more manageable division of congressional duties and responsibilities while still reflecting the population across different states.

The other options do not accurately reflect the current number of members in the House. There are 100 members in the Senate, and while the combined total of the House and Senate does equal 535, this includes the 100 Senate members, not just the House. Thus, the complete and accurate count for the House of Representatives itself remains at 435.