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Who got President Obama illinois seat in congress when he became President?
Roland W. Burris was the first to serve in Obama's Senate seat (2009-2010).
What year did women in Canada gain the right to hold a seat in the senate?
Women in Canada gained the right to hold a seat in the Senate in 1929 with the Persons Case, where the Famous Five challenged the interpretation of the term "qualified persons" in the British North America Act. This landmark legal case confirmed that women were eligible for appointment to the Senate.
Can a member of the legislature be a secretary of state in the US?
The person would have to give up there seat in congress, but yes. Clinton just did it, she gave up her senate seat to be secretary of state
How many democrats hold seat in senate now?
There are currently 50 Democrat senators in the U.S. Senate, with Vice President Kamala Harris able to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed.
Where is the US Senate located at the capital?
The U.S. Senate is located in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Specifically, the Senate chamber is situated on the upper level of the Capitol's main structure. The Capitol is positioned at the eastern end of the National Mall and serves as the seat of the United States Congress, which includes both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is the party breakdown of the Virginia general assembly?
As of 12/10, the House is 59 R, 39 D, and 2 I. The 2 Independents caucus with the Rs. The Senate is 22 D and 18 R. There will be special elections in January 2011 for an R Senate seat and an R House seat as those members were elected to Congress.
Tried to take seat in Senate from Lincoln?
Lincoln never held a seat in the US Senate, but he ran for it in 1858 against Douglas.
Why did northern congressmen refuse to seat southerners when they came to take their seat?
Republicans in congress were outraged. The men who had led the south out of the union were being elected to the house and senate. Also, no southern states allowed African Americans to vote.
How many Democrats in California Senate?
In the US Congress it is 34 Democrats and 19 Republicans.
Could a senator in e roman republic ever his seat in the Senate?
Supposing the seat of government was transferred out of Rome, the Senate was reduced to a municipal body.
Who choses the NYS senate?
The citizens of the state who vote for the candidate running for the senate seat.
What happens in the event of a vacancy occurring in either chamber of congress?
Whenever a seat in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives is vacated due to death, resignation or removal, the State Governor issues a Writ of Election, and a special election is held to fill the seat for the remainder of the term. The special election can coincide with a regular congressional election. In the case of a vacated Senate seat, the Governor can appoint someone to temporarily fill the seat until an election can be held if the state legislature grants him that power.
