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Lyndon Johnson 1965
Nope, It was Jimmy Carter 1977
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What party has held the majority for the last 30 years?
Neither party, in American politics at least.
What parties are the senate majority and minority floor leaders with?
On October 10, 2007: Senate majority floor leader is a Democrat; Senate minority floor leader is a Republican. This may or may not change in the near future. The answer depends on which party held the most seats after the last election; if any senators died in office and were replaced by their home state Governor - who may or may not be from the dead senator's political party; if a senator happens to switch political parties after election (which has hapened).
What is hostile Senate?
A hostile senate is one in which the Opposition holds the power, thus making it difficult for the Government's bills and legislation to be passed. Kevin Rudd's Labor Party faces this situation until July 2008, when the new senate determined at the last election sits.
When was the last time the senate had a filibuster?
The last time there was a filibuster-proof Senate was more than 30 years ago in 1977, during President Jimmy Carter's administration.
What are executive powers held by the Senate?
Technically, there are no executive powers held by the Senate. Executive powers are those held by the President of the United States. The powers that the Senate holds are: to try the President on impeachment, but not to impeach him, the power to approve treaties by a 2/3 vote and make amendments to already approved votes, and the power approve of the appoints of many government officials. The last power that our Senate holds is in declaring war. However, in most aspects of the government system, all powers are shared between the different branches of government. For example, the Senate may declare war, but the President is Commander-in-Chief and must share the decision making process. The Senate may also hold trials for it's own members if rules have been broken, but only four members have been successfully convicted of crimes and most resign before being dismissed from the Senate.
