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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 = [[Ian Bellinger]] | | leader1 = [[Ian Bellinger]] | ||
| party1 = ([[ | | party1 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]]) | ||
| election1 = March 11, 2020 | | election1 = March 11, 2020 | ||
| 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 = [[Wonder]] | ||
| party2 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party| | | party2 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]]) | ||
| election2 = | | election2 = July 16, 2021 | ||
| leader3_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]] | | leader3_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]] | ||
| leader3 = [[ | | leader3 = [[One-Eyed Jack]] | ||
| party3 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party| | | party3 = ([[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]]) | ||
| election3 = | | election3 = July 16, 2021 | ||
| leader4_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States Senate|Minority Leader]] | | leader4_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States Senate|Minority Leader]] | ||
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| structure1 = Senate November 2020.png | | structure1 = Senate November 2020.png | ||
| structure1_res = 290px | | structure1_res = 290px | ||
| political_groups1 = ''' | | political_groups1 = '''Senate Liberty & Freedom Caucus (4)''' | ||
: {{Color box|# | : {{Color box|#F1C40F|border=darkgray}} [[Libertarian-Republican Party|LRP]] (3) | ||
: {{Color box|# | : {{Color box|#818689|border=darkgray}} [[Independent]] (1) | ||
''' | '''Progress Caucus (2)''' | ||
: {{Color box|# | : {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labour Party|GLP]] (1) | ||
: {{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. | ||
Revision as of 23:43, 19 July 2021
| 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 |
8 voting members 5 (or 4 plus the Vice President) for a majority |
 | |
Political groups |
Senate Liberty & Freedom Caucus (4)
Progress Caucus (2)
|
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 8 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.