It is composed of 41 Representatives from an equal number of constituencies, each of whom is elected to a two-year term.

The name was changed by Delaware's 1792 Constitution, reflecting the new federal House of Representatives.

This change on the part of Delaware initiated a movement that has resulted in a majority of the lower houses of U.S. state legislatures sharing the name of the federal House of Representatives.

The Majority Leader determines which bills are brought to the floor for debate from an Agenda prepared by the Speaker of the House and manages debates and floor votes.

Terry Spence (R) was the longest serving speaker in the history of the Delaware General Assembly.