Isao Ko Abe (阿部 功, February 18, 1912 – February 15, 1980) was a Japanese hammer thrower. He competed at the 1936 Summer…Isao Ko Abe (阿部 功, February 18, 1912 – February 15, 1980) was a Japanese hammer thrower. He competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics and finished in 13th place. After his athletic retirement, he joined the Ministry of Railways.
Yoshie Wada (和田 芳恵, Wada Yoshie; April 6, 1906 - October 5, 1977) was a Japanese novelist and critic. Wada was born in…Yoshie Wada (和田 芳恵, Wada Yoshie; April 6, 1906 - October 5, 1977) was a Japanese novelist and critic. Wada was born in Oshamambe, Hokkaidō, and graduated from Chuo University with a law degree. In addition to his novels in the naturalist tradition, he edited the diaries of Ichiyō Higuchi and Fumiko Hayashi. He received one of the 13th Japan Art Academy Prizes (1956) for Diary of Ichiyō Higuchi (一葉の日記, Ichiyō no nikki), the 50th Naoki Prize (1963下) for Chiri no Naka (塵の中), and the 26th Yomiuri Prize (1974) for Tsugiki no dai (接木の台).
Kohei Murakoso (村社 講平, Murakoso Kōhei; August 29, 1905 – July 8, 1998) was a Japanese runner. He competed at the 1936…Kohei Murakoso (村社 講平, Murakoso Kōhei; August 29, 1905 – July 8, 1998) was a Japanese runner. He competed at the 1936 Olympics in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres events and finished fourth on both occasions. Murakoso graduated from the Chuo University and then worked at Kawasaki Heavy Industries. After World War II he demobilized from the Army and worked as an athletics reporter for Mainichi Shimbun. He also helped prepare the national athletics team to the 1952 Olympics. He died of acute respiratory failure, aged 92.
Kitasono Katué (北園 克衛, Kitazono Katsue; October 29, 1902–June 6, 1978) was a Japanese poet, photographer, editor, and…Kitasono Katué (北園 克衛, Kitazono Katsue; October 29, 1902–June 6, 1978) was a Japanese poet, photographer, editor, and graphic designer associated with Dada, Surrealism, and visual poetry. He founded the VOU Club and its journal VOU in 1935, and later became especially known for his photographic "Plastic Poems" or "Plastic Poetry".
Shigeru Hori (保利 茂, Hori Shigeru; 20 December 1901 – 4 March 1979) was a prominent Japanese politician who served in…Shigeru Hori (保利 茂, Hori Shigeru; 20 December 1901 – 4 March 1979) was a prominent Japanese politician who served in various cabinet positions, including Chief Cabinet Secretary, and was also Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan. He was also the founder of the Liberal Party, and later served in senior positions in the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan.
Jōsei Toda (戸田 城聖, Toda Jōsei; 11 February 1900 – 2 April 1958) was a teacher, peace activist and second president of…Jōsei Toda (戸田 城聖, Toda Jōsei; 11 February 1900 – 2 April 1958) was a teacher, peace activist and second president of Soka Gakkai from 1951 to 1958. Imprisoned for two years during World War II under violating the Peace Preservation Law and the charge of lèse-majesté from against the war, he emerged from prison intent on rebuilding the Soka Gakkai. He has been described as the architect of the Soka Gakkai, the person chiefly responsible for its existence today. Toda was the disciple of Tsunesaburō Makiguchi and mentor of Daisaku Ikeda, respectively the first and third presidents of the Soka Gakkai. He used the term "human revolution" to embrace Makiguchi's thoughts on the pursuits of education and happiness in life as "inextricably connected in a lifelong journey toward continual self-development." Toda's leadership in building the Soka Gakkai is the theme of Ikeda's 12-volume roman à clef, "The Human Revolution" ("Ningen kakumei")
Cho Bong-am (Korean: 조봉암; Hanja: 曺奉岩, 25 September 1898 – 31 July 1959) was a Korean socialist independence activist…Cho Bong-am (Korean: 조봉암; Hanja: 曺奉岩, 25 September 1898 – 31 July 1959) was a Korean socialist independence activist and politician, who ran for president in the South Korean presidential election in 1956. He was a founding member of the Communist Party of Korea (조선공산당; 朝鮮共産黨) and the Progressive Party (진보당; 進步黨), a moderate socialist democratic party in South Korea which was one of the country's major political forces. In 1919, Cho Bong-am participated in March 1st Movement and was imprisoned for the duration of one year. Cho Bong-am studied in Japan and the Soviet Union. In the 1920s, he was active in the Korean Communist Party. After Japanese rule, Cho left the Communist Party in 1946, criticising it for its subservience to the Soviet Union. After the end of the United States Army Military Government in Korea in 1947, Cho became the Minister of Agriculture under Syngman Rhee's presidency. In 1952, Cho ran for the presidency for the first time against sitting president Rhee, and Yi Si-yeong. He received only 0.8 million votes out of 5.2 million. The left-liberal Progressive Party was founded in the aftermath of the Korean War under Cho's leadership. Cho and his followers were able to build a wide coalition with the country's leftist forces. Cho also successfully created coalitions with right-wing forces opposed to Syngman Rhee's dictatorship. The party's founding and moderate success in Korea's hostile political environment is considered a large result of Bong-am's personal charisma. The Progressive Party advocated peaceful unification with North Korea, through strengthening the country's democratic forces and winning in a unified Korean election. Cho called for both anti-communist and anti-authoritarian politics, as well as advocating for social welfare policies for the peasants and urban poor. In the 1956 election, Cho ran against Rhee, the anti-communist strongman president. Cho lost with 30% of the vote, which exceeded expectations. Following the election, the Progressive Party broke apart due to factionalism. Three years after the election, Cho was charged with espionage and receiving funds from North Korea. His first trial resulted in an acquittal but he was convicted in a second trial and was executed on 31 July 1959. His death sentence was posthumously overturned in 2011 by the South Korean Supreme Court.
Tadao Watanabe (渡辺 忠雄, Watanabe Tadao; 15 July 1898 – 6 May 1980) was a Japanese politician who served as the Mayor of…Tadao Watanabe (渡辺 忠雄, Watanabe Tadao; 15 July 1898 – 6 May 1980) was a Japanese politician who served as the Mayor of Hiroshima from 1955 to 1959. Watanabe was elected to the House of Representatives in April 1946, but soon after lost his seat due to the purge of Japanese officials by the US occupation authorities. He was able to return to political activity only following the end of the Allied occupation in 1952.
Chen Wangdao (Chinese: 陳望道; pinyin: Chén Wàngdào; Wade–Giles: Ch'en Wang-tao) (1891–1977) was a Chinese scholar and…Chen Wangdao (Chinese: 陳望道; pinyin: Chén Wàngdào; Wade–Giles: Ch'en Wang-tao) (1891–1977) was a Chinese scholar and educator. He is recognized as the first and only person to translate the Communist Manifesto into Chinese completely so far. He also served as president of Fudan University from 1949 to 1977. Chen was born Mingrong (明融) in 1891, while Wangdao is his courtesy name. Beginning in 1915, he studied at Waseda University, Toyo University and Chuo University successively. He eventually obtained his Bachelor of Laws at Chuo University. The experience in Japan brought him into contact with communist ideas. Chen returned to China as the May Fourth Movement began. He found a job teaching Chinese literature at then Chekiang Provincial No.1 Normal School. Meantime, Chen spread the New Culture with colleagues whose passions coincided with his own. The authority decided to dismiss them for that method. Despite students' agitation against the order, he was obliged to return to his hometown in 1920. Chen was among the founders of Shanghai's Marxist research institute in May 1920. In August of that year, he became one of the founders of the Shanghai Communist Group. In 1920, The Communist Manifesto was printed and distributed in Chinese, with its publishing being a major priority of the Shanghai Communist Group. Chen Wangdao is credited as translator of the first printing. It quickly became a popular text among Chinese intellectuals. It was dubbed "the first red book of China." Later, he set up a group on the communist campaign in Shanghai, together with Chen Duxiu, Li Hanjun et al. He became a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), after it was founded in 1921. He was at odds with Chen Duxiu soon. He left the CCP in 1922 and rejoined in 1957.
Yōnosuke Kikuchi (菊地 養之輔, Kikuchi Yonosuke, September 5, 1889 – January 5, 1983) was a Japanese politician and lawyer.…Yōnosuke Kikuchi (菊地 養之輔, Kikuchi Yonosuke, September 5, 1889 – January 5, 1983) was a Japanese politician and lawyer. He served six terms as a member of the House of Representatives for Miyagi Prefecture, was a key figure in the Japan Socialist Party, and served as Vice President of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (Nichibenren). He was also President of the Miyagi Prefecture Branch of the Japan-China Friendship Association. He received honorary citizenship from both Sendai and Iwanuma.
Masataka Murata (村田 正太, Murata Masataka; October 5, 1884 – December 20, 1974) was a Japanese physician. He invented a…Masataka Murata (村田 正太, Murata Masataka; October 5, 1884 – December 20, 1974) was a Japanese physician. He invented a Murata's method for the serodiagnosis of syphilis, and studied leprosy. He worked at the Osaka Prefectural Sotojima Sanatorium and was the director between 1926 and 1933. He treated leprosy patients as respectable persons. After the Sotojima Incident, in which communists were against religious societies, he resigned as the director of the sanatorium. Later, he personally studied leprosy at his house, and died in 1974.
Yonezō Maeda (前田 米蔵, Maeda Yonezō; 17 February 1882 – 18 March 1954) was a politician and cabinet minister in the…Yonezō Maeda (前田 米蔵, Maeda Yonezō; 17 February 1882 – 18 March 1954) was a politician and cabinet minister in the pre-war Empire of Japan.
Kiyoshi Akita (秋田 清, Akita Kiyoshi; 29 August 1881 – 3 December 1944) was a politician and cabinet minister in the…Kiyoshi Akita (秋田 清, Akita Kiyoshi; 29 August 1881 – 3 December 1944) was a politician and cabinet minister in the Empire of Japan, serving as a member of the Lower House of the Diet of Japan for ten terms, and twice as a cabinet minister. He also served as Speaker of the House from 1932-1934.
Xu Xiuzhi (simplified Chinese: 许修直; traditional Chinese: 許修直; pinyin: Xǔ Xiūzhí; Wade–Giles: Hsü Hsiu-chi; 1880–1954)…Xu Xiuzhi (simplified Chinese: 许修直; traditional Chinese: 許修直; pinyin: Xǔ Xiūzhí; Wade–Giles: Hsü Hsiu-chi; 1880–1954) was a politician in the Republic of China. He belonged to Beijing Government and National Government. Later he participated in the Provisional Government of the Republic of China, the Reformed Government of the Republic of China and the Wang Jingwei regime (Republic of China-Nanjing). His former name was Zhuoran (卓然) and his courtesy name was Xixi (西溪). He was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu.
Sakutarō Iwasa (岩佐 作太郎, Iwasa Sakutarō; 1879–1967) was a Japanese anarchist who was involved in the Japanese anarchist…Sakutarō Iwasa (岩佐 作太郎, Iwasa Sakutarō; 1879–1967) was a Japanese anarchist who was involved in the Japanese anarchist movement during the 20th century. Living until the age of 87, he was significant in influencing Japanese anarchists towards his anarcho-communist variety of 'pure' anarchism. It was said about him after his death that "the road which the aged Iwasa walked, extending through the Meiji, Taishō and pre-war and post-war Shōwa eras, was the history of the Japanese anarchist movement itself."
Liao Zhongkai (April 23, 1877 – August 20, 1925) was an American-born Chinese revolutionary. He was a close follower of…Liao Zhongkai (April 23, 1877 – August 20, 1925) was an American-born Chinese revolutionary. He was a close follower of Sun Yat-sen and was one of the foremost leaders of the Kuomintang (KMT) from its founding until his death. He is considered to have been part of the KMT's left wing and supported the First United Front between the KMT and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In August 1925, he was assassinated by members of the KMT's right-wing who were opponents of the First United Front.
Sanshirō Ishikawa (石川三四郎; 1876–1956) was a Japanese Christian, socialist, and anarcho-syndicalist who was influential…Sanshirō Ishikawa (石川三四郎; 1876–1956) was a Japanese Christian, socialist, and anarcho-syndicalist who was influential in the Japanese anarchist movement during the 20th century. He wrote under the pen-name Asahiyama and was a contributor of first Japanese socialist women's newspaper, Sekai Fujin.
Genji Matsuda (松田 源治, Matsuda Genji; October 4, 1876 – February 1, 1936), was a politician and cabinet minister in the…Genji Matsuda (松田 源治, Matsuda Genji; October 4, 1876 – February 1, 1936), was a politician and cabinet minister in the Empire of Japan, serving as a member of the Lower House of the Diet of Japan nine times, and twice holding cabinet-level posts.
Kumataro Honda (Japanese: 本多 熊太郎) (1874–1948) was a Japanese diplomat. He served as the Japanese ambassador to Germany…Kumataro Honda (Japanese: 本多 熊太郎) (1874–1948) was a Japanese diplomat. He served as the Japanese ambassador to Germany, with inaugural date of February 6, 1924. He later replaced Nobuyuki Abe, serving as the Japanese ambassador in Nanjing from 1940 to 1941 for the Wang Jingwei regime within the Republic of China. He resigned in December 1941 because of health issues and was succeeded by Mamoru Shigemitsu.
Kinjiro Nagai (Japanese: 永井金次郎; 3 May 1874 – 3 April 1927) was the director of the Karafuto Agency (17 April 1919 – 11…Kinjiro Nagai (Japanese: 永井金次郎; 3 May 1874 – 3 April 1927) was the director of the Karafuto Agency (17 April 1919 – 11 June 1924). He was also the mayor of Otaru and Governor of Kōchi Prefecture (1913–1914).
Kintarō Yokoyama (横山 金太郎 Yokoyama Kintarō; 14 December 1868 – 25 September 1945) was a Japanese politician who served…Kintarō Yokoyama (横山 金太郎 Yokoyama Kintarō; 14 December 1868 – 25 September 1945) was a Japanese politician who served as the Mayor of Hiroshima from 1935 to 1939.
Daiki Michishita (道下 大樹, Michishita Daiki; born 24 December 1975) is a Japanese former politician of the Constitutional…Daiki Michishita (道下 大樹, Michishita Daiki; born 24 December 1975) is a Japanese former politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Jiro Kimura (born 16 December 1967) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives of…Jiro Kimura (born 16 December 1967) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives of Japan.
Nagisa Aoyama (Japanese: 青山 なぎさ, Hepburn: Aoyama Nagisa; born 16 May 1998) is a Japanese voice actress and singer…Nagisa Aoyama (Japanese: 青山 なぎさ, Hepburn: Aoyama Nagisa; born 16 May 1998) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Crocodile, known for voicing Ren Hazuki in Love Live! Superstar!! and Ciel in Synduality: Noir. She is a member of the idol unit Liella!.
Misaki Emura (Japanese: 江村美咲, born 20 November 1998) is a Japanese fencer. She is a two-time gold medalist in the…Misaki Emura (Japanese: 江村美咲, born 20 November 1998) is a Japanese fencer. She is a two-time gold medalist in the women's sabre event at the World Fencing Championships (2022 and 2023). She also won the gold medal in her event at the 2024 Asian Fencing Championships held in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Shinwa Kataoka (片岡 信和, Kataoka Shinwa) is a Japanese actor, who began his acting career as Renn Kōsaka/Go-On Blue in…Shinwa Kataoka (片岡 信和, Kataoka Shinwa) is a Japanese actor, who began his acting career as Renn Kōsaka/Go-On Blue in the 2008 tokusatsu series Engine Sentai Go-onger. He is currently works as weather forecast presenter for TV Asahi morning news and featured in television advertisements for Takara Tomy's children's game Kurohige Kiki Ippatsu (Pop-up Pirate).
Kiyonobu Suzuki (鈴木 清信; born November 20, 1950 in Niigata, Niigata) is a Japanese voice actor. His most famous role is…Kiyonobu Suzuki (鈴木 清信; born November 20, 1950 in Niigata, Niigata) is a Japanese voice actor. His most famous role is perhaps Hayato Kobayashi in Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, and the MSG Movie Trilogy.
Toshihiko Nakajima (中嶋 聡彦, Nakajima Toshihiko; August 12, 1962 – September 8, 2017) was a Japanese actor and voice…Toshihiko Nakajima (中嶋 聡彦, Nakajima Toshihiko; August 12, 1962 – September 8, 2017) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture who was affiliated with Gekidan 21 Seiki Fox at the time of his death. He was previously affiliated with Ken Production.
Omi Minami (南 央美, Minami Omi; born July 13, 1968) is a Japanese voice actress, essayist and columnist. She is mostly…Omi Minami (南 央美, Minami Omi; born July 13, 1968) is a Japanese voice actress, essayist and columnist. She is mostly known for her work in anime and video game roles, with starring roles as Hyatt in Excel Saga, Ruri Hoshino in Martian Successor Nadesico, Majic in Orphen, as well as Takuro in Di Gi Charat and Fan Xinglou in The Asterisk War. She is best known for voicing the main character Shimajirō Shimano in the Shimajiro TV series and Shimajiro film series.
Akira Murayama (村山 明, Murayama Akira; born April 2, 1948) is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He is…Akira Murayama (村山 明, Murayama Akira; born April 2, 1948) is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He is represented by Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.
Shoji Gatoh (賀東 招二, Gatō Shōji; born (1971-07-11)July 11, 1971) is a Japanese author and anime screenwriter from Shiga…Shoji Gatoh (賀東 招二, Gatō Shōji; born (1971-07-11)July 11, 1971) is a Japanese author and anime screenwriter from Shiga Prefecture, Japan. He is best known for the creation of the Full Metal Panic! franchise that includes light novels, manga and anime. Gatoh first met with Koichi Chigira by accident when he bumped into him in Shinjuku when he was late for work. Later on, the two were shocked to meet with one another in the Gonzo Digimation office. The two would eventually team up to create the Full Metal Panic! anime television series.
Jiro Aichi (愛知 治郎, Aichi Jirō; born June 23, 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member…Jiro Aichi (愛知 治郎, Aichi Jirō; born June 23, 1969) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). He is the son of Kazuo Aichi. A native of Sendai, Miyagi and graduate of Chuo University, he was elected for the first time in 2001. He is affiliated to the revisionist lobby Nippon Kaigi.
Yasunori Matsumoto (松本 保典, Matsumoto Yasunori) is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Sigma Seven. Some of…Yasunori Matsumoto (松本 保典, Matsumoto Yasunori) is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Sigma Seven. Some of Matsumoto's most notable roles are Wataru Akiyama in Initial D, Jean Havoc in Fullmetal Alchemist, Magnum Ace in Shippū! Iron Leaguer, Gourry Gabriev in Slayers and Ryo Hibiki in Sonic Soldier Borgman. His wife was voice actress Junko Sakuma, who died in March 2011.
Hiroyuki Nishimura (西村 博之, Nishimura Hiroyuki; born 16 November 1976) is a Japanese internet entrepreneur. He founded…Hiroyuki Nishimura (西村 博之, Nishimura Hiroyuki; born 16 November 1976) is a Japanese internet entrepreneur. He founded the message board 2channel, and is the owner of 4chan. He is also a self-help author and TV personality. He is often known by his given name, hiroyuki (ひろゆき), which he uses, rendered intentionally in lowercase, both as a pen name and as a username. Until February 2013, he was a director of, and advisor to, Niwango, operator of the video-sharing service niconico. Christopher Poole, the founder of 4chan, formally announced on 21 September 2015, that he had sold the website to Nishimura. After a dispute with 2channel's hosting provider, Nishimura no longer administrates 2channel, but instead operates a competitor to it, 2ch.sc.
Yasushi Akimoto (Japanese: 秋元 康, Hepburn: Akimoto Yasushi; born May 2, 1958) is a Japanese record producer, lyricist…Yasushi Akimoto (Japanese: 秋元 康, Hepburn: Akimoto Yasushi; born May 2, 1958) is a Japanese record producer, lyricist, and television writer, best known for creating and producing some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise. Total sales of the singles he has written exceed 100 million copies, making him the best-selling lyricist in Japan.
Yuho Iwasato (岩里 祐穂, Iwasato Yūho; born December 3, 1957) is a Japanese lyricist and essayist. Born in Niigata, she…Yuho Iwasato (岩里 祐穂, Iwasato Yūho; born December 3, 1957) is a Japanese lyricist and essayist. Born in Niigata, she debuted as a singer-songwriter in 1980 under the name "Yuko Iwasaki," and transitioned to full-time lyricist in 1988 following her collaborations with Miki Imai. Iwasato has collaborated with multiple music producers, including Tomoyasu Hotei, Yoko Kanno, Yobun Teraoka, Jeff Miyahara, and Katsutoshi Kitagawa of Round Table, and is known for her work across multiple genres, including hits for Japanese idol artists and anime songs. She has provided lyrics to artists including Chiemi Hori, Miho Nakayama, Miki Imai, Maaya Sakamoto, Yui Aragaki, Tomoyasu Hotei, Kana Hanazawa, May J., Momoiro Clover Z, and Sexy Zone (formerly Sexy Zone), as well as theme songs for anime such as The Vision of Escaflowne, Cardcaptor Sakura, Macross Frontier, Cowboy Bebop, and The Ancient Magus' Bride, as well as TV series such as Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. In 2009, she received the Silver Prize from the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers for her work on "Genesis of Aquarion."
Mai Nakamura (中村 真衣, Nakamura Mai; born July 16, 1979) is a former backstroke swimmer from Japan. At the 2000 Summer…Mai Nakamura (中村 真衣, Nakamura Mai; born July 16, 1979) is a former backstroke swimmer from Japan. At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Nakamura won the silver medal in the 100m Backstroke and a bronze medal as part of the Women's Relay Team for the 4 x 100 metre Medley. At one point, she was a holder of the 50 m backstroke world record.
Sumika Minamoto (源 純夏, Minamoto Sumika; born May 2, 1979 in Tokushima) is a former freestyle swimmer from Japan, who…Sumika Minamoto (源 純夏, Minamoto Sumika; born May 2, 1979 in Tokushima) is a former freestyle swimmer from Japan, who won the bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m Medley Relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Her winning teammates in that race were Mai Nakamura, Junko Onishi, and Masami Tanaka. She competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996.
Tetsushi Sakamoto (坂本 哲志, Sakamoto Tetsushi; born 1950) is a Japanese politician who served as the minister of…Tetsushi Sakamoto (坂本 哲志, Sakamoto Tetsushi; born 1950) is a Japanese politician who served as the minister of loneliness from 12 February 2021 to 4 October 2021 and as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from 14 December 2023 to 1 October 2024. He is also a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature), representing the Liberal Democratic Party.
Kim Jong-oh (Korean: 김종오; 22 May 1921 – 30 March 1966) was a South Korean army colonel and general in the Korean War.…Kim Jong-oh (Korean: 김종오; 22 May 1921 – 30 March 1966) was a South Korean army colonel and general in the Korean War. He was active in the First Republic of Korea and Third Republic of Korea. He was the 10th president of the Republic of Korea Military Academy (1952–1954) and commander of the Republic of Korea 1st Army.
Shōzō Kudō (工藤 彰三, Kudō Shōzō; born 8 December 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who…Shōzō Kudō (工藤 彰三, Kudō Shōzō; born 8 December 1964) is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, who serves as a member of the House of Representatives.