The Constitution provides several unique functions for the Senate that form its ability to "check and balance" the powers of other elements of the Federal Government. These include the requirement that the Senate may advise and must consent to the President's government appointments; also the Senate must ratify all treaties with foreign governments; it tries all impeachments, and it elects the Vice President in the event no person gets a majority of the electoral votes.
There is no limit to the number of terms a senator can serve.
Yes. As an example, Senator McCain will continue his term as a US Senator and Governor Palin will continue her duties as Governor of Alaska
the senators ans the duties passed by Senator Kessler Agriculture, Pocahontas County State Senator Walt Helmick Banking & Insurance, Harrison County State Senator Joseph Minard Confirmations, Wetzel County State Senator Larry Edgell Economic Development, Wyoming County State Senator Richard Browning Energy, Industry and Mining, Braxton County State Senator Douglas Facemire Enrolled Bills, Greenbrier County State Senator Ronald Miller Interstate Cooperation, Ohio County State Senator Orphy Klempa Labor, Brooke County State Senator Jack Yost Military, Kanawha County State Senator Erik Wells Natural Resources, Fayette County State Senator William Laird Pensions, Kanawha County State Senator Dan Foster Transportation & Infrastructure, Monongalia County State Senator Bob Beach
State senatorÕs duties are creating and pass laws that benefit his district, as well as the entire state. Representing his/her district on national issues addressed, the senator's decision is important as it also reflex his/her district.
State senatorÕs duties are creating and pass laws that benefit his district, as well as the entire state. Representing his/her district on national issues addressed, the senator's decision is important as it also reflex his/her district.
What are a senator's duties & powers. I read a deffinition on this site and it was being argued so I really don't know what to believe.
Lindsey Graham is a U.S. Senator from South Carolina and primarily resides in the state. He owns a home in the city of Seneca, South Carolina. Additionally, as a senator, he often spends time in Washington, D.C., where he has an office and accommodations related to his congressional duties.
In 2007, an Iowa State Senator made $25,000/year. Most state legislators have full-time jobs in addition to their legislative duties, as they generally are not in session for long periods. Most are professionals who can afford to take time away from work.
US Senator Lafayette Foster took on some of the duties of the VP after VP Johnson became president.
A Quaestor was a Roman treasury official. There were four of them in the Republic and their duties were to audit and control the finances in the city and the provinces. If a man were elected to the office of quaestor, he automatically became a senator.
According to the Chicago newspapers, then-state senator Obama was very involved in his duties in the state legislature, especially on committees dealing with health care and also in law enforcement. While it is not known how many sessions of the legislature he (or anyone else) attended, his reputation for being available to his constituents and doing an effective job as a legislator led to his being elected a U.S. senator.
As of 2023, a U.S. senator's annual salary is $174,000. This salary is set by law and has remained relatively consistent over the years, with some leadership positions earning slightly more. Additionally, senators receive allowances for office expenses, staff salaries, and travel related to their duties.