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US Senators and Representatives
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives constitutes the United States Congress. Ask and answer here about the functions, powers, and public lives of US Senators and Representatives.
1,450 Questions
Was Kay Bailey Hutchison married to John Parks?
i heard from a pretty good source in texas, that it is true.
Who is Daniel Webster and why is he famous?
Daniel Webster was a US lawyer and politician who opposed the Mexican war, favored free trade then supported the new protective tariff. He abhorred slavery but sought compromise, and ended up as Secretary of State from 1850 - 52. He was one of America's greatest orators.
Where did Elizabeth Dole get her master's degree?
She pursued her master's degree in education from Harvard University, which she earned in 1960, followed by a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1965. (Wikipedia)
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In the Greek government retired soldiers were given automatic seats in the Senate?
Not automatically. The soldiers, just like every other free citizen (In Athens), had to be elected into senate.
Is Barbara Boxer a California State Senator?
Barbara Boxer is a U.S. Senator from California, which is not the same thing as a California State Senator. A California State Senator is a member of the California State Senate, which is part of the California State Legislature. The U.S. Senate is part of the U.S. Congress, which is part of the federal government.
The term "California Senator" can be confusing, because it could refer to either a U.S. Senator from California or a California State Senator.
What is the term limit on re election?
Presidents can stay in office for two terms but senators can stay in office as long As they want if they keep getting re-elected.
How do I contact the US senators from Texas?
SENATOR JOHN CORNYN
517 HART SENATE BLDG
WASHINGTON DC 20510
+1-202-224-2934
cornyn.senate.gov
SENATOR TED CRUZ
284 RUSSELL SENATE BLDG
WASHINGTON DC 20510
+1-202-224-5922
cruz.senate.gov
How many senators does it take to pass a bill?
There are 100 United States Senators. A majority of the Sentate is needed for a bill to be passed. However, if there is a filibuster, then it requires 60 votes to overcome the filibuster, and then it takes a majority of the Senate to pass a bill.
What is the name for a group of people who share a goal of supporting or changing government policy?
interest group
For how many years members of the Senate are elected?
Six; every two years, a third of the Senate is removed/reelected.
How many congressional districts did Mississippi have in 1992?
Mississippi had five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1963 until January 3, 2003.
Although many feel she is "out there", and her speeches back that up, there is no concrete evidence she is crazy or insane.
How many members of the House of Representatives do not represent a State in the Union?
In 2011, there is one seat in the House of Representatives allocated for the District of Columbia, which belongs to the federal government (is not a state). The Representative is a non-voting member and not counted as one of the total 435 seats.
There are also five delegates from the US territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands and American Samoa who hold non-voting seats.
Depending on your definition of "member," the total would be either one or six.
What amendment provided for the direct election of the us senate?
The 17th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires popular election of U.S. Senators.
How do you get 911 transcripts for the sate of VA?
911 calls in Virginia are public record with a few exceptions. Written transcripts may not be available, depending on the county. Recorded calls are only kept for a short amount of time, around 180 days, again, depending on the county. You will have to contact the Department of Public Safety Communications in your county to obtain available 911 records.
Gabrielle Union is 40 years old (birthdate: October 29, 1972).
Don Edwards was 100 years old when he died on October 1, 2015 (birthdate: January 6, 1915).
