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Besides just making the laws, the members of Congress are given special duties based on the house they are a member of. Both houses have special duties when it comes to impeachment.
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How many members of congress are Democrats?
As of May 2021, there are 219 Democrats serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and 50 Democrats serving in the U.S. Senate, making a total of 269 Democrats in Congress.
How many Hispanics are serving in the current Congress?
Today about 25 members of the national legislature, or about 5%, are of Hispanic decent.
Why should Congress be reformed?
Many people feel that Congress should be reformed because at the current time there are no term limits. Many believe that members of Congress should not be allowed to make a lifelong career out of serving in the Senate or the House.
Can members of congress retire at full pay after one term?
No, members of Congress do not receive full pay after serving only one term. The retirement benefits for members of Congress are based on a complex formula that takes into account length of service and age at retirement. Typically, members need to serve at least five terms (10 years) to be eligible for any retirement benefits, and the amount they receive is determined by various factors.
Are there any restrictions as to where Senators or Representatives have to be born?
The only constitutional requirements for members of the US Congress are that they must be US Citizens and must be of a specified minimum age. Place of birth is irrelevant for the purpose of serving in Congress.
Effects of term limits in the congress?
Congressmen would no longer spend ALL of their time running for re-election. Also, when it comes to selecting members of commitees and chair-persons, there we no longer be a bias towards the longer-serving members.
Can a president run for Congress after serving their term in office?
Yes, a former president can run for Congress after serving their term in office. There is no constitutional restriction on a former president running for a seat in Congress.
How many members are in the legislatures national level and how long do they serve?
The number of members in a national legislature varies by country. For example, the United States Congress consists of 535 members: 100 senators serving six-year terms and 435 representatives serving two-year terms. In contrast, the United Kingdom's Parliament has 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) serving five-year terms. Each country's specific legislative structure and term lengths are defined by its constitution or governing laws.
Regulate interstate and foreign trade?
Federal government
Could a member of congress be appointed by the president to serve as a cabinet member and keep his job in congress to?
No, a member of Congress cannot serve simultaneously as a cabinet member. The Constitution prohibits members from holding any other office in the executive branch while serving in Congress. If a member is appointed to a cabinet position, they would need to resign from their congressional post.
How many females in the house of the 110th congress?
There are currently 90 females serving in the 110th Congress.
What is the congressional black congress?
Do you mean Congressional Black Caucus? If so then this is the block of Congress that are Black and serving in congress for a number of states.
