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Compared to House incumbents Senate incumbents are more likely to face the problem of?
raising enough money a reelection based on how much pork they acquired a strong challenger all of the above
What main differences exist between the house and the senate in the lawmaking process?
All revenue bills must start in the House of Representatives. Represenatives do not have unlimited time to talk on the floor. They can be over-looked or given a time limit by the rules of the House of the Speaker of the House. Senators have no time limits and may talk indefinately unless there is a cloture vote in which other members of the Senate vote to halt discussions of the current item before the Senate.
Whats the upper house of congress?
The House of Representatives is the lower house. The Senate is the upper house.
What is the length of a term of office for members of the us states senate?
All members of the US Senate serve for 6 yr, and then must stand for reelection
Who votes first the house or the senate?
If The House writes it, it's The House first, then The Senate. Bills written in The Senate, Generally go to Senate first vote then The House. In some occasions, The House will vote first on Senate Bills.
What is the reelection limit for the senate?
There is currently no term limit for U.S. Senators or Representatives.
How often does the senate face reelection in midterm?
Senators face reelection every six years. However, not all senators are up for reelection in the same year. Only one-third of the Senate (or approximately one-third) faces reelection in any given midterm election.
How many terms can the house serve?
There is no limit to the number of terms in the US House or Senate.
Members of congress spend part of their time working for reelection which house has a greater percentage of its time remaining for legislative work why?
senate
What are the limitations on running upper house for reelection?
Limitations on running for reelection to an upper house, such as a Senate, often include term limits set by state or federal laws, which can restrict the number of consecutive terms a candidate can serve. Additionally, some jurisdictions may impose age or residency requirements, and candidates may face restrictions based on previous conduct or legal issues. Political party rules and primary elections can also limit a candidate's ability to run for reelection, as they may need to secure party nomination to be on the ballot.
How long is a senators term in what fraction of the Senate is up for reelection at one time?
A senators term can be up to 69 yrs and 6/9 of the Senate is up for reelection
When is mitch mcconnell up for reelection?
Mitch McConnell is up for reelection in 2026. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2020, and Senate terms last six years. As the current Senate Minority Leader, he has been a prominent figure in the Republican Party.
Who has gone from US Senate to US House later in their career or in other words how many and who have served both branches of congress serving in the Senate first?
John Quincy Adams for one. He served in the Senate prior to his election as President and in the House after his term as President. Claude (Red) Pepper of Florida for another. He served first in the Senate and, after being defeated for reelection, he ran for and served in the House for many years.
When do the senate members come up for reelection?
Every six yrs
How many republicans in the house are up for reelection in 2012?
242 House Republicans will be up for reelection in 2012, along with 192 House Democrats.
How often are members of the senate elected?
Senators are elected every 6 years; however the US Constitution staggered the first Senate terms so that 1/3 of the Senate would come up for reelection at a time rather than have the entire Senate come up for reelection at the same time.
What is the minimum age requirement for members of the Senate?
House of the aged folks!! 35 years is too young??
