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How Congress Works
FAQs
Republican Senators | Republican Leader? ›
Current floor leaders
Who are the Republican US Senate leaders? ›About Parties and Leadership | Majority and Minority Leaders
| Congress | Majority Leader | Minority Leader |
|---|---|---|
| 117th Congress (2021–2023) 17 17 | Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) |
| 118th Congress (2023–2025) | Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) |
Republican Leadership
- Majority Leader. Rep. Steve Scalise. Represents Republicans on the House floor.
- Majority Whip. Rep. Tom Emmer. Assists leadership in managing party's legislative program.
- Republican Conference Chairman. Rep. Elise Stefanik. ...
- Republican Policy Committee Chairman. Rep. Gary Palmer.
The Constitution names the vice president of the United States as the president of the Senate. In addition to serving as presiding officer, the vice president has the sole power to break a tie vote in the Senate and formally presides over the receiving and counting of electoral ballots cast in presidential elections.
Who is the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference? ›Its current Chairman is Senator John Barrasso, and its Vice Chairwoman is currently Senator Shelley Moore Capito.
Who are the Republican senators right now? ›Republican Senators
- Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh. 23rd Senate District. Representing portions of Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
- Senator Kelly Seyarto. 32nd Senate District. Representing portions of Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
- Senator Janet Nguyen. 36th Senate District.
Democrats still control the Senate — with 51 votes instead of last term's 50 plus the tie-breaking Vice President Harris. (The Democratic caucus, or voting bloc, includes three independents who vote with the Democrats.)
Who are the 4 leaders of Congress? ›118th Congress Leadership
- Dean: Hal Rogers (R), KY.
- REPUBLICANS.
- Speaker: McCarthy (R), CA.
- Majority Leader: Scalise (R), LA.
- Majority Whip: Emmer (R), MN.
- Conference Chair: Stefanik (R), NY.
- Republican Policy Chair: Palmer (R), AL.
- DEMOCRATS.
Republican National Committee
- Michael Whatley (chair)
- Lara Trump (co-chair)
- Duke Buchan (finance chair)
Membership
| Total Membership | Party Divisions |
|---|---|
| · 435 Representatives | · 218 Republicans |
| · 5 Delegates | · 213 Democrats |
| · 1 Resident Commissioner | · 0 Independents |
| · 4 Vacancies |
Who is higher than the president? ›
The Senate has exceptionally high authority, sometimes higher than the President or the House of Representatives. The Senate can try cases of impeachment, which can dismiss a President for misconduct.
Who is the current House minority leader? ›Current floor leaders
With the Republicans holding a majority of seats and the Democrats holding a minority, the current leaders are Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, and Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts.
The constitutionally-defined Senate leadership roles are the Vice President of the United States, who serves as President of the Senate, and the President pro tempore, traditionally the seniormost member of the majority, who theoretically presides in the absence of the Vice President.
Who is the current Republican Senate leadership? ›The Senate is currently composed of 49 Republicans, 47 Democrats, and 4 independents; all the independents caucus with the Democrats. The current leaders are Senators Chuck Schumer (D) of New York and Mitch McConnell (R) of Kentucky.
Who is the current Republican Conference leader for the House? ›House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik | U.S. Representative.
Who is the head of the Republican Senatorial Campaign committee? ›The NRSC was founded in 1916 as the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. It was reorganized in 1948 and renamed the National Republican Senatorial Committee. It is currently chaired by Senator Steve Daines from Montana. The NRSC helps elect Republican incumbents and challengers primarily through fundraising.
What is the current makeup of the Senate? ›| United States Senate | |
|---|---|
| Minority Whip | John Thune (R) since January 20, 2021 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 100 |
| Political groups | Majority (51) Democratic (47) Independent (4) Minority (49) Republican (49) |
Current floor leaders
With the Republicans holding a majority of seats and the Democrats holding a minority, the current leaders are Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, and Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts.
The NRSC was founded in 1916 as the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. It was reorganized in 1948 and renamed the National Republican Senatorial Committee. It is currently chaired by Senator Steve Daines from Montana. The NRSC helps elect Republican incumbents and challengers primarily through fundraising.
Who is in power of Senate? ›The Vice President of the United States serves as President of the Senate and may cast the decisive vote in the event of a tie in the Senate. The Senate has the sole power to confirm those of the President's appointments that require consent, and to provide advice and consent to ratify treaties.