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How many total members are there in the United States House of Representatives?

  1. 50.

  2. 100.

  3. 435.

  4. 538.

The correct answer is: 435.

The total number of members in the United States House of Representatives is 435. Option A is incorrect because 50 is the number of states in the United States. Option B is incorrect because 100 is the number of members in the United States Senate. Option D is incorrect because 538 is the total number of electoral college votes in the United States.