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The U.S. Constitution requires that the Senate have two officers. Theses are the President of the Senate, which is the Vice President of the United States, and the President pro tempore, which is traditionally the senior member of the majority party in the Senate.
The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.
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the US Senate
the Senate
George Wesley Rogers has written: 'Officers of the Senate of Virginia, 1776-1956' -- subject(s): Biography, Virginia, Virginia. General Assembly. Senate 'Officers of the Senate of Virginia, 1776-1990' -- subject(s): Biography, Virginia, Virginia. General Assembly. Senate
elected by the members
The presiding officers of Congress maintain order and moderate debates. The choose who will speak and they count the votes.
The presiding officer of the Senate is called the President Pro-Tempore. He keeps order and decorum in the Senate, he appoints Senate officers, and he rules on contested issues. His power is more limited than his counterpart in the House.