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{{Infobox legislature | {{Infobox legislature | ||
| name = United States Senate | | name = United States Senate | ||
| legislature = | | legislature = 92nd United States Congress | ||
| coa_pic = senate seal.png | | coa_pic = senate seal.png | ||
| coa_caption = Seal of the U.S. Senate | | coa_caption = Seal of the U.S. Senate | ||
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| new_session = November 17, 2022 | | new_session = November 17, 2022 | ||
| leader1_type = [[Vice President of the United States|President of the Senate]] | | leader1_type = [[Vice President of the United States|President of the Senate]] | ||
| leader1 = | | leader1 = Robbiebeastpro90000 | ||
| party1 = (I) | | party1 = (I) | ||
| election1 = October 17, 2023 | | election1 = October 17, 2023 | ||
| leader2_type = [[President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate|President pro tempore]] | | leader2_type = [[President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate|President pro tempore]] | ||
| leader2 = | | leader2 = saviorjoshh | ||
| party2 = (I) | | party2 = (I) | ||
| election2 = October 17, 2023 | | election2 = October 17, 2023 | ||
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| party4 = <!--PARTY--> | | party4 = <!--PARTY--> | ||
| election4 = <!--ELECTION DATE--> | | election4 = <!--ELECTION DATE--> | ||
| leader5_type = | | leader5_type = [[Senate Minority Leader]] | ||
| leader5 = | | leader5 = Jsjsjbsd | ||
| party5 = <!--PARTY--> | | party5 = <!--PARTY--> | ||
| election5 = ELECTION DATE | | election5 = ELECTION DATE | ||
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| party7 = <!--PARTY--> | | party7 = <!--PARTY--> | ||
| election7 = <!--ELECTION DATE--> | | election7 = <!--ELECTION DATE--> | ||
| members = | | members = 21 | ||
| term_length = | | term_length = 3 months | ||
| voting_system1 = Plurality block voting | | voting_system1 = Plurality block voting | ||
| last_election1 = | | last_election1 = November 14, 2023 | ||
| next_election1 = <!--ENTER WHEN THERES A DATE--> | | next_election1 = <!--ENTER WHEN THERES A DATE--> | ||
| session_room = Us senate chambers.JPG | | session_room = Us senate chambers.JPG | ||
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The '''United States Senate''' is the upper chamber of the [[United States Congress]], with the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the [[United States]]. | The '''United States Senate''' is the upper chamber of the [[United States Congress]], with the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the [[United States]]. | ||
The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The Senate is composed of senators, each of whom represents a single state in its entirety. Senators serve staggered terms of | The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The Senate is composed of senators, each of whom represents a single state in its entirety. Senators serve staggered terms of three months, for a total of 21 senators. The [[Vice President of the United States|vice president of the United States]] serves as presiding officer and president of the Senate by virtue of that office, and has a vote only if the senators are equally divided. 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. These include the approval of treaties, and the confirmation of [[Cabinet of the United States|Cabinet]] secretaries, federal judges (including Federal Supreme Court justices), flag officers, regulatory officials, ambassadors, other federal executive officials and federal uniformed officers. The Senate conducts trials of those impeached by the House. | As the upper chamber of Congress, the Senate has several powers of advice and consent which are unique to it. These include the approval of treaties, and the confirmation of [[Cabinet of the United States|Cabinet]] secretaries, federal judges (including Federal Supreme Court justices), flag officers, regulatory officials, ambassadors, other federal executive officials and federal uniformed officers. The Senate conducts trials of those impeached by the House. | ||
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!Name | !Name | ||
!Took office | !Took office | ||
! | !Officer Position (if any) | ||
! | !Class | ||
! | !Political Party | ||
! Notes | !Notes | ||
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|Codydownload | |||
|2/4/2024 | |||
|Senate Majority Whip | |||
|I | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|Jsjsjbsd | |||
|2/4/2024 | |||
|Senate Minority Leader, Ranking Member JEGA | |||
|I | |||
|Publican | |||
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|- | |||
|SelwynCosgrove | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
| | |||
|I | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|YoutubeDizzle100 | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
| | |||
|I | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|bakedgoods | |||
|4/2/2024 | |||
| | |||
|I | |||
|Reformist | |||
|Appointed by [[Robbiebeastpro90000]] | |||
|- | |||
|Epicwarrior_99 | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
| | |||
|I | |||
|Publican | |||
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|- | |||
|BossThatcher | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
| | |||
|I | |||
|Reformist | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|saviorjoshh | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
|[[President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate]] | |||
|II | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|PERSI4N | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
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|II | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|IcyQueenBee | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
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|II | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|Aerium | |||
|4/1/20224 | |||
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|II | |||
|Publican | |||
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|- | |||
|Xovain | |||
|7/7/2023 | |||
|Secretary of the Senate | |||
|II | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|BloodOnMyKatanaas | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
|Senate JEGA Committee Chairman | |||
|II | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|AdamStratton | |||
|4/1/2024 | |||
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|II | |||
|Independent | |||
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|- | |||
|AcidRaps | |||
|4/16/2024 | |||
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|III | |||
|Publican | |||
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|- | |||
|Mr_Vgy | |||
|4/16/2024 | |||
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|III | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|Comoros | |||
|4/16/2024 | |||
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|III | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|DUCKSLAPMAN | |||
|4/16/2024 | |||
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|III | |||
|''Unknown'' | |||
|''No record of being sworn in'' | |||
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|InfernoWarrior299 | |||
|4/16/2024 | |||
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|III | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|MattStratt | |||
|4/16/2024 | |||
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|III | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|- | |||
|bl0b_fr | |||
|4/16/2024 | |||
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|III | |||
|Reformist | |||
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|} | |} | ||
[[Category:United States Congress]] | [[Category:United States Congress]] | ||
[[Category:United States Government]] | [[Category:United States Government]] | ||
[[Category:United States]] | [[Category:United States]] |
Latest revision as of 04:05, 21 April 2024
United States Senate | |
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92nd United States Congress | |
Type | |
Type | Upper house of the United States Congress |
Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | November 17, 2022 |
Leadership | |
Robbiebeastpro90000, (I) since October 17, 2023 | |
saviorjoshh, (I) since October 17, 2023 | |
Jsjsjbsd since ELECTION DATE | |
Structure | |
Seats | 21 |
Length of term | 3 months |
Elections | |
Voting system | Plurality block voting |
Last election | November 14, 2023 |
Meeting place | |
Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, D.C. United States | |
Constitution | |
United States Constitution |
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States.
The composition and powers of the Senate are established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The Senate is composed of senators, each of whom represents a single state in its entirety. Senators serve staggered terms of three months, for a total of 21 senators. The vice president of the United States serves as presiding officer and president of the Senate by virtue of that office, and has a vote only if the senators are equally divided. 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. These include the approval of treaties, and the confirmation of Cabinet secretaries, federal judges (including Federal Supreme Court justices), flag officers, regulatory officials, ambassadors, other federal executive officials and federal uniformed officers. The Senate conducts trials of those impeached by the House.
The Senate chamber is located in the north wing of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Current Members[edit | edit source]
Name | Took office | Officer Position (if any) | Class | Political Party | Notes |
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Codydownload | 2/4/2024 | Senate Majority Whip | I | Reformist | |
Jsjsjbsd | 2/4/2024 | Senate Minority Leader, Ranking Member JEGA | I | Publican | |
SelwynCosgrove | 4/1/2024 | I | Reformist | ||
YoutubeDizzle100 | 4/1/2024 | I | Reformist | ||
bakedgoods | 4/2/2024 | I | Reformist | Appointed by Robbiebeastpro90000 | |
Epicwarrior_99 | 4/1/2024 | I | Publican | ||
BossThatcher | 4/1/2024 | I | Reformist | ||
saviorjoshh | 4/1/2024 | President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate | II | Reformist | |
PERSI4N | 4/1/2024 | II | Reformist | ||
IcyQueenBee | 4/1/2024 | II | Reformist | ||
Aerium | 4/1/20224 | II | Publican | ||
Xovain | 7/7/2023 | Secretary of the Senate | II | Reformist | |
BloodOnMyKatanaas | 4/1/2024 | Senate JEGA Committee Chairman | II | Reformist | |
AdamStratton | 4/1/2024 | II | Independent | ||
AcidRaps | 4/16/2024 | III | Publican | ||
Mr_Vgy | 4/16/2024 | III | Reformist | ||
Comoros | 4/16/2024 | III | Reformist | ||
DUCKSLAPMAN | 4/16/2024 | III | Unknown | No record of being sworn in | |
InfernoWarrior299 | 4/16/2024 | III | Reformist | ||
MattStratt | 4/16/2024 | III | Reformist | ||
bl0b_fr | 4/16/2024 | III | Reformist |