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| body = United States Congress | | body = United States Congress | ||
| term_limits = None | | term_limits = None | ||
| new_session = {{Start date|2020| | | new_session = {{Start date|2020|9|10}} | ||
| 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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| election1 = May 12, 2020 | | election1 = May 12, 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 = [[James Order]] | ||
| party2 = ([[ | | party2 = ([[SDP]]) | ||
| election2 = | | election2 = September 13, 2020 | ||
| leader3_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]] | | leader3_type = [[Majority Leader of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]] | ||
| leader3 = [[ | | leader3 = [[Kody Clark]] | ||
| party3 = ([[ | | party3 = ([[SDP]]) | ||
| election3 = | | election3 = September 13, 2020 | ||
| leader4_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States Senate|Minority Leader]] | | leader4_type = [[Minority Leader of the United States Senate|Minority Leader]] | ||
| leader4 = [[ | | leader4 = [[Christian Bo]] | ||
| party4 = ([[Second Libertarian Party|L]]) | | party4 = ([[Second Libertarian Party|L]]) | ||
| election4 = | | election4 = September 13, 2020 | ||
| members = | | members = 8 voting members<br>5 (or 4 plus the [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]]) for a majority | ||
| structure1 = Senate | | structure1 = Senate September 2020.png | ||
| structure1_res = 290px | | structure1_res = 290px | ||
| political_groups1 = '''Majority Caucus ( | | political_groups1 = '''Majority Caucus (6)''' | ||
: {{Color box|#0095FF|border=darkgray}} [[ | : {{Color box|#0095FF|border=darkgray}} [[SDP]] (4) | ||
: {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[ | : {{Color box|#FF0000|border=darkgray}} [[United Left|UL]] (1) | ||
: {{Color box|# | : {{Color box|#DA70D6|border=darkgray}} [[Global Labour Party|GLP]] (1) | ||
'''Minority Caucus (2)''' | '''Minority Caucus (2)''' | ||
: {{Color box|#F1C40F|border=darkgray}} [[Second Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] (2) | : {{Color box|#F1C40F|border=darkgray}} [[Second Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] (2) | ||
| term_length = 6 months | | term_length = 6 months | ||
| last_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, | | last_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, September 2020|September 2020]] | ||
| next_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, | | next_election1 = [[United States Senate elections, November 2020|November 2020]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 1 October 2020
| United States Senate | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Senate | |
| Type | |
| Type |
Upper house of the United States Congress |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | September 10, 2020 |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats |
8 voting members 5 (or 4 plus the Vice President) for a majority |
 | |
Political groups |
Majority Caucus (6) Minority Caucus (2)
|
Length of term | 6 months |
| Elections | |
Last election | September 2020 |
Next election | November 2020 |
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.