As of July 2014, the United States Senate consists of 53 members of the Democratic Party, and 45 members of the Republican Party. There are also two independent senators, both of whom caucus with the Democrats.
2011 US Senate makeup: 51 Dem 47 Rep 2 Ind (caucus with Dems)
In 2016, Tammy Duckworth won the US Senate seat in Illinois, joining Dick Durbin as the state's Senate duo. Duckworth, a Democrat and a veteran, defeated incumbent Republican Senator Mark Kirk in the election. Her victory marked a significant moment in Illinois politics, strengthening the Democratic presence in the Senate.
As of March 2016, the Democratic Party is in the minority in the Senate. The Democratic Party has 44 members, with 2 independents caucusing with them for committee assignment purposes.
Senate
Currently (December 2009) the United States Senate is composed of 58 Democrats, 40 Republicans, and two Independents (Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders). Both of the Independent senators, for all practical purposes, are Democrats.
58 Democrats, 40 Republicans and two Independents (Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders, both of whom caucus with the Democrats)
The "battle" between the US Senate and the US president has always been a part of the US's political system. It remains so today in 2016. However, from 1871 to 1898, the Senate exercised its Constitutional powers in the realm of foreign affairs, perhaps in no before or after that period of time. During that long time period the Senate pursued a policy of rewriting, amending and rejecting treaties. No important treaty was passed on during that period of time.
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It has a 150 member House and a 30 member State Senate.
The last election was November 8, 2016.
The Australian Parliament uses the US names for the houses of the legislature: the Senate and the House of Representatives. As of 2016, there are 76 senators and 150 representatives.
Father's Day is on June 19th in the US in 2016.