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What is the name of the President pro tempore of the Senate?
The Vice President of the US is the Senate President, however, he can appoint or delegate any of the senators to officiate on his absence which is called the President's Pro Tempore. The 113th Congress Presidents Pro Tempore as Jan 3, 2013 is Patrick J. Leahy.
Which of President Kennedy's brothers was elected to the senate in 1962 and still holds that seat today?
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy
Who are the current elected member of the executive branch?
The vice president does not run for office in the primary or general election. He is selected by the Presidential candidate to be a running mate. The Executive Branch consists of the President, Vice President and Cabinet. The Cabinet members are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. Therefore, the only elected official in the Executive Branch is the President.
What president was the first elected to the presidency while serving in the us senate?
Ohio Republican, Warren G. Harding, was the first president elected while still serving a term in the United States Senate. Harding, a conservative Republican, signed the first child welfare bill into law, and attempted to get an anti-lynching bill passed to protect African-Americans.
How are the House and Senate similar?
They both are upper houses of congressThey both are part of the legislative branchThey both have representatives from all fifty statesThey both have the same citizenship prerequisitesThey both rotate people in and out of office
