United States Senate
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The 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 Independent Jim Jeffords caucuses 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]
