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Technically, the vice president is the president of the Senate, but vice presidents rarely attend Senate sessions; instead, the president pro tempore acts as the chairperson of the senate in the vice president's frequent absences.

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A junior senator usually presides over the US Senate, assisted by an expert in Senate procedure.

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Who usually presides over the U.S senate?

A junior senator usually presides over the US Senate, assisted by an expert in Senate procedure.


Is the president of the senate the president of the US?

No- The Vice-President presides over US senate.


Does the Speaker of the House preside over the Senate?

No. The Speaker of the House (of Representatives) presides over meetings of the US House of Representatives. The Vice-President of the United States presides over meetings of the US Senate .


Who presently presides over the US Senate?

VP Joe Biden


What roles does the vice presidentof the US play in the senate?

He presides over the Senate when a vote to break a tie is needed.


The vice president presides over what?

The VP presides over the US Senate but can not vote unless there is a tie.


When trying the president of the US who presides over the senate?

As prescribed by the United States Constitution, the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court presides over the Senate an impeachment trial of an American President.


Who presides over the US Senate in all other impeachment cases?

supreme court


Who presides over any impeachment trail of the president of the United States?

The vice-president of the US normally presides over the senate, including impeachment trials. In the special case that the president is impeached, the Chief Justice of the US presides over the trial.


What does the vice president preside over?

The VP presides over the US Senate but can not vote unless there is a tie.


Who presides over the senate when the president is being tried for impeachment?

The Chief Justice of the United States presides over the Senate trial, when the President has been impeached. If the president is convicted and removed from office, the vice-president would become President.


What is the vice president of the US the president of?

The VP presides over the US Senate. He can vote only if there is a tie vote.