This branch of government has the power to "enact laws and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers" (The White House Legislative). The House of Representatives consists of “four hundred and thirty-five elected members, divided among the fifty states in proportion to their total populations” (The White House Legislative). The Senate is made up of one hundred elected members, two from each state. “The House has several powers assigned exclusively to it, including the power to initiate revenue legislation, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the event of a tie in the electoral college” (The White House Legislative). “The Senate had the exclusive power to confirm those appointees of the President who so request and to ratify treaties. However, there are two exceptions to this rule, as the House must also approve any treaty that develops foreign trade, as well as any cases of impeachment” (The White House Legislative). Congress has the power to override the President by a “two-thirds vote of each body voting in favor” (The White House