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| term_limits = None | | term_limits = None | ||
| new_session = {{Start date|2026| | | new_session = {{Start date|2026|3|11}} | ||
| leader1_type = [[Vice President of the United States|President of the Senate]] | | leader1_type = [[Vice President of the United States|President of the Senate]] | ||
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The Senate is composed of two senators from each state. The Senate is currently composed of 6 members. | 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 [[Vice President]] or, when they are absent, 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 18:15, 9 April 2026
| United States Senate | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Senate | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | March 11, 2026 |
| Leadership | |
|
Andrew Blaze, (Teal Party) Since March 2026 | |
|
Briggan C. Fenray III, (Independent Since January 18, 2026 | |
| Structure | |
| Seats |
6 voting members 4 (or 3 plus the Vice President) for a majority |
Political groups |
Great Society Caucus (4)
American Dream Caucus (1)
|
Length of term | 6 months |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 2025 |
Next election | March 2026 |
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 Vice President or, when they are absent, the President Pro Tempore, who is elected by the members thereof. The floor leaders are selected by their respective party caucuses.