The Council of Deputies (Arabic: ‎ مجلس النواب, Majlis al-Nuwaab) is the parliament of Libya. Although Majlis al-Nuwaab translates into English as Council of Deputies, it is often referred to as the Libyan House of Representatives in the English-speaking media and by the council itself.It took power on 4 August 2014, following an election on 25 June 2014, replacing the General National Congress. Turnout at the election was 18%, down from 60% in the first post-Gaddafi election of July 2012.