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The Reapportionment Act of 1929 Capped House Membership at 435

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The Reapportionment Act of 1929 capped House membership at 435 members. Should we allow for more members in the House? If so, should we return to the standard suggested by the founders (i.e., 30,000 constituents per member)?


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