President of the us senate

    • What are the duties of the President of the Senate?

      The president of the senate is the primary leader of the senate body. Responsibilities that generally come with the position include presiding over legislative sessions and ensuring that senators abide by procedural rules. In the absence of the Senate president, many of the position's responsibilities are carried out by the president pro tempore .


    • Who is the current President of the Senate?

      THE Democrats are now officially in charge of the Senate - but only by the narrowest of margins. That means President Joe Biden has inherited a Democratic -controlled House of Representatives and Senate. * Read our US politics live blog for the very latest news and updates on Joe Biden and Donald Trump...


    • Who presides over the US Senate?

      In the vice president's absence, the president pro tempore, who is traditionally the senior member of the party holding a majority of seats, presides over the Senate. As the upper chamber of Congress, the Senate has several powers of advice and consent which are unique to it.


    • [PDF File]OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE SENATE - GovInfo

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      variety of services that support the legislative operation of the Senate, including record keeping and document management. In the absence of the Vice President and pending the election of the President pro tempore, the Secretary performs the duties of the chair. Secretary to the Majority and Secretary to the Minority


    • [PDF File]Senate Confirmation Process: A Brief Overview

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      MAJORITY LEADER S–230 The Capitol, phone 224–3135, fax 228–1264 Majority Leader.—Mitch McConnell. Chief of Staff.—Sharon Soderstrom. 397 Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations.—Stefanie Muchow. Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.—Scott Raab. Executive Assistant and Director of Scheduling.—Sarah Fairchild.



    • [PDF File]Guide to Individuals Seated on the Senate Dais

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      RS20986 Summary The role of the Senate in the confirmation process is defined in the Constitution. Article II, Section 2 provides that the President “shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint high government officials.” Positions requiring confirmation are specified by statute.


    • Senate Floor Privileges: History and Current Practice

      President Pro Tempore of the Senate.— Orrin G. Hatch. Administrative Director.— Celeste Gold. Chief Counsel.— William Castle. Counsel.— Ryan Leavitt. Chief of Staff.— Rob Porter. MAJORITY LEADER S–230 The Capitol, phone 224–3135, fax 228–1264 Majority Leader.— Mitch McConnell. Chief of Staff.— Sharon Soderstrom. Deputy Chief of Staff.— Don Stewart.



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