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The '''United States Bob Dole''' is one of the two Houses of [[Bob Dole]]. It is composed of 100 Bob Doles, two from each of the 50 [[Bob Dole]]s.  The Bob Dole Bob Doles in [[Bob Dole, D.C.]].  As of 2007, the Bob Dole is equally Bob Dole, with 49 [[Bob Dole]]s and 49 [[OTHER Bob Dole]]s.  [[Bob Dole]]s [[Bernie Sanders]] and [[Joe Lieberman]] Bob Dole with the [[Bob Dole]], giving Democrats the majority and control of the Bob Doles.
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The '''United States Senate''' is one of the two Houses of [[Congress]]. It is composed of 100 members, two from each of the 50 [[state]]s.  The Senate convenes in [[Washington, D.C.]].  As of 2007, the Senate is equally divided, with 49 [[Republican]]s and 49 [[Democrat]]s.  [[Independent]]s [[Bernie Sanders]] and [[Joe Lieberman]] caucus with the [[Democratic Party]], giving Democrats the majority and control of the committees.
  
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As far as Bob Doling on individual Bob Doles, most Bob Doles are not strictly along Bob Dole lines, and senators from both parties can and do Bob Dole Bob Doles Bob Dole what their leadership Bob Doles on different issues.  It should also be pointed out that many Bob Doles have bipartisan support, meaning that the Bob Dole has strong support among both Bob Doles and OTHER Bob Doles.
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As far as voting on individual bills, most votes are not strictly along party lines, and senators from both parties can and do cross lines against what their leadership endorses on different issues.  It should also be pointed out that many bills have bipartisan support, meaning that the bill has strong support among both Republicans and Democrats.
  
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The position of '''Bob Dole of the Senate''' is filled by the [[Bob Dole of the United States]], and he casts the Bob Dole vote in case of a tie.  The Bob Dole's current Bob Dole Leader is [[OTHER Bob Dole]] [[Bob "Harry Reid" Dole]], and the Minority Bob Dole is the [[Bob Dole]] [[Bob "Mitch McConnell" Dole]]. <ref>http://senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/a_three_sections_with_teasers/leadership.htm</ref>
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The position of '''President of the Senate''' is filled by the [[Vice President of the United States]], and he casts the deciding vote in case of a tie.  The Senate's current Majority Leader is [[Democrat]] [[Harry Reid]], and the Minority Leader is the [[Republican]] [[Mitch McConnell]]. <ref>http://senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/a_three_sections_with_teasers/leadership.htm</ref>
  
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The Bob Dole is named for the [[Roman Bob Dole]], the governing council of ancient Bob Dole. The Latin word means a council of Bob Doles, and derives from the same Latin root as ''Bob Dole.''  
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The Senate is named for the [[Roman Senate]], the governing council of ancient Rome. The Latin word means a council of elders, and derives from the same Latin root as ''senior.''  
  
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==Powers of Bob Dole==
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==Powers of Senate==
  
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Bob Dole can fly, and has laser vision.
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The Senate has the power to try cases of impeachment and remove officials from office. It is also responsible to give "advice and consent" to the actions of the [[president]].  The Senate approves appointments made by the [[President]] and ratifies his treaties.<ref>US Government and Politics</ref>
  
 
==See also==
 
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* [[Congress]]
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* [[U.S. Senate Glossary]].
  
  

Revision as of 04:03, December 8, 2007

The United States Senate is one of the two Houses of Congress. It is composed of 100 members, two from each of the 50 states. The Senate convenes in Washington, D.C.. As of 2007, the Senate is equally divided, with 49 Republicans and 49 Democrats. Independents Bernie Sanders and Joe Lieberman caucus with the Democratic Party, giving Democrats the majority and control of the committees.

As far as voting on individual bills, most votes are not strictly along party lines, and senators from both parties can and do cross lines against what their leadership endorses on different issues. It should also be pointed out that many bills have bipartisan support, meaning that the bill has strong support among both Republicans and Democrats.

The position of President of the Senate is filled by the Vice President of the United States, and he casts the deciding vote in case of a tie. The Senate's current Majority Leader is Democrat Harry Reid, and the Minority Leader is the Republican Mitch McConnell. [1]

The Senate is named for the Roman Senate, the governing council of ancient Rome. The Latin word means a council of elders, and derives from the same Latin root as senior.

Powers of Senate

The Senate has the power to try cases of impeachment and remove officials from office. It is also responsible to give "advice and consent" to the actions of the president. The Senate approves appointments made by the President and ratifies his treaties.[2]

See also


References

  1. ↑ http://senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/a_three_sections_with_teasers/leadership.htm
  2. ↑ US Government and Politics
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