Senate
Find your senators here!
* 100 members (2 from each state)
*Senators have a 6 year term to allow them to govern more instead of focusing on their campaign
*Constitutional Requirements - must be 30 years old; must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years; must be a resident of the state they represent
*The Vice President also serves as the President of the Senate (only votes in the case of a tie)
*Majority/Minority Party leaders coral votes, schedule action on the floor, and influence committee assignment (find them here)
*More prestigious than House of Representatives
*Unlimited debate
*Senators have a 6 year term to allow them to govern more instead of focusing on their campaign
*Constitutional Requirements - must be 30 years old; must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years; must be a resident of the state they represent
*The Vice President also serves as the President of the Senate (only votes in the case of a tie)
*Majority/Minority Party leaders coral votes, schedule action on the floor, and influence committee assignment (find them here)
*More prestigious than House of Representatives
*Unlimited debate