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Currently (December 2009) the United States Senate is composed of 58 Democrats, 40 Republicans, and two Independents (Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders). Both of the Independent senators, for all practical purposes, are Democrats.
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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.
What is the length of a term for the US senate?
6 years - Senate 2 years- House of Representatives
How many standing committees does the senate have?
The US Senate has 16 standing committees
How do you use the word filibusters in a sentence?
When one party in the US Senate filibusters a bill, it takes 60 votes to end the debate. Long, sometimes irrelevant speeches are a common feature during filibusters.
The elected temporary leader of the Senate when the Vice President of the US cannot attend Senate meetings?
president pro tempore
What is the makeup of the senate now?
2011 US Senate makeup: 51 Dem 47 Rep 2 Ind (caucus with Dems)
Which party is currenly in contol of the senate?
The Democratic Party is in the majority in the US Senate.
What is the current political party makeup of the US Senate?
58 Democrats, 40 Republicans and two Independents (Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders, both of whom caucus with the Democrats)
Who is the Political Party in charge of the US senate and the US Congress?
As of the current session, the Democratic Party is in control of both the US Senate and the US House of Representatives.
The party with more members in the US Senate is called the party?
Majority party
What party is currently in control in the us senate?
U.S. Democratic Party
How is the senate leader elected?
Senate PresidentThe President of the US Senate is the Vice President of the US. you got to write names on it
The majority party in the US senate has the?
most members
Is the same party always in charge of the US Senate?
The political party CAN in charge of the US Senate CAN change with each election, or it can remain whatever it was pre-election. So, it is incorrect that the same party is forever in charge of the Senate; it depends on the election results each time.
What political party has controlled the US Senate for the most total years throughout history?
The democratic political party has controlled the US Senate for the most total years throughout history.
Which political party will control the US Senate in 2011-2012?
In the last election, the Democrat Party continued control of the US Senate. (as of Jan 2013.)
Which party currently holds a majority of seats in the US Senate?
Democrats?
