United States Senate

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United States Senate
Seal of the U.S. Senate
Seal of the Senate
Type
Type
Upper house of the United States Congress
Term limits
None
History
New session started
July 13, 2021 (2021-07-13)
Leadership
Greg Dover, (LRP)
Since November 21, 2022
Joey, (NAL)
Since November 18, 2022
Irene Taylor, (NAL)
Since November 18, 2022
John Smith, (LRP)
Since May 15, 2021
Structure
Seats 6 voting members
4 (or 3 plus the Vice President) for a majority
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Political groups

Senate Liberty & Freedom Caucus (3)

     LRP (3)

Progress Caucus (3)

     GLP (2)
     Independent (1)
Length of term
6 months
Elections
Last election
July 2021
Next election
September 2021

The United States Senate is the upper house of the United States Congress, the United States House of Representatives being the lower house.

The Senate is composed of two senators from each state. The Senate is currently composed of 6 members.

The presiding officer is the President Pro Tempore, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective party caucuses.