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| body = United States Congress | | body = United States Congress | ||
| term_limits = None | | term_limits = None | ||
| new_session = {{Start date| | | new_session = {{Start date|2021|7|13}} | ||
| leader1_type = [[Vice President of the United States|President of the Senate]] | | leader1_type = [[Vice President of the United States|President of the Senate]] | ||
| leader1 = [[ | | leader1 = [[Greg Dover]] | ||
| party1 = ([[ | | party1 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]]) | ||
| election1 = | | election1 = November 21, 2022 | ||
| leader2_type = [[President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate|President Pro Tempore]] | | leader2_type = [[President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate|President Pro Tempore]] | ||
| leader2 = [[ | | leader2 = [[Joey]] | ||
| party2 = ([[ | | party2 = ([[New American Left|NAL]]) | ||
| election2 = | | election2 = November 18, 2022 | ||
| leader3_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]] | | leader3_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]] | ||
| leader3 = [[ | | leader3 = [[Irene Taylor]] | ||
| party3 = ([[ | | party3 = ([[New American Left|NAL]]) | ||
| election3 = | | election3 = November 18, 2022 | ||
| leader4_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States Senate|Minority Leader]] | | leader4_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States Senate|Minority Leader]] | ||
| leader4 = [[ | | leader4 = [[John Smith]] | ||
| party4 = ([[ | | party4 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]]) | ||
| election4 = | | election4 = May 15, 2021 | ||
| members = | | members = 6 voting members<br>4 (or 3 plus the [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]]) for a majority | ||
| structure1 = Senate | | structure1 = Senate 136.png | ||
| structure1_res = 290px | | structure1_res = 290px | ||
| political_groups1 = ''' | | political_groups1 = '''Senate Liberty & Freedom Caucus (3)''' | ||
: {{Color box|#FFAE52|border=darkgray}} [[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]] (3) | |||
'''Progress Caucus (3)''' | |||
: {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labour Party|GLP]] (2) | : {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labour Party|GLP]] (2) | ||
: {{Color box|# | : {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (1) | ||
| term_length = 6 months | | term_length = 6 months | ||
| last_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, | | last_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, July 2021|July 2021]] | ||
| next_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, | | next_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, September 2021|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 '''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 | 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. | 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:24, 28 December 2022
| United States Senate | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Senate | |
| Type | |
| Type |
Upper house of the United States Congress |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | July 13, 2021 |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats |
6 voting members 4 (or 3 plus the Vice President) for a majority |
 | |
Political groups |
Senate Liberty & Freedom Caucus (3)
Progress Caucus (3)
|
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.