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| − | The [[United States]] has a senate composed of 100 members, two from each of the 50 [[state]]s. The Senate convenes in [[Washington, D.C.]]. The Senate is equally divided, with 49 [[Republican]]s and 49 [[Democrat]]s. However both [[Independent]]s [[Joe Lieberman]] and [[Bernie Sanders]] caucus with the [[Democratic Party]], giving Democrats the majority. | + | {{stub}}The [[United States]] has a senate composed of 100 members, two from each of the 50 [[state]]s. The Senate convenes in [[Washington, D.C.]]. The Senate is equally divided, with 49 [[Republican]]s and 49 [[Democrat]]s. However both [[Independent]]s [[Joe Lieberman]] and [[Bernie Sanders]] caucus with the [[Democratic Party]], giving Democrats the majority. |
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. If the President is not present, the [[President Pro Tempore]] (currently [[Robert Byrd]]), acts as President. The Senate's current Majority Leader is [[Harry Reid]], and the Minority Leader is [[Mitch McConnell]]. [http://senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/a_three_sections_with_teasers/leadership.htm] | 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. If the President is not present, the [[President Pro Tempore]] (currently [[Robert Byrd]]), acts as President. The Senate's current Majority Leader is [[Harry Reid]], and the Minority Leader is [[Mitch McConnell]]. [http://senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/a_three_sections_with_teasers/leadership.htm] | ||
Revision as of 02:53, April 16, 2007
Template:StubThe United States has a senate composed of 100 members, two from each of the 50 states. The Senate convenes in Washington, D.C.. The Senate is equally divided, with 49 Republicans and 49 Democrats. However both Independents Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders caucus with the Democratic Party, giving Democrats the majority.
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. If the President is not present, the President Pro Tempore (currently Robert Byrd), acts as President. The Senate's current Majority Leader is Harry Reid, and the Minority Leader is Mitch McConnell. [1]
