same as in the old term ... Not Much!
The Democrats will maintain control of the senate in 2013. They have 53 seats in the new congress, plus two independents who will caucus with them.
President Barack Obama
During Obama's first term, the Democratic Party controlled both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
He formed a cabinet approved by the Senate.
At the beginning of each new term, the Senate typically goes through an organizational process. This includes electing a Senate President Pro Tempore, who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President, and setting up committees where legislative work is done. They also work on establishing rules and procedures that govern their operations for the term.
He formed a cabinet approved by the Senate.
He formed a cabinet approved by the Senate.
A member of the Senate has a term of six years.
A member of the senate serves a 6 year term
The term "senate" comes from the ancient government of Rome.
A member of Senate serves a six year term, naturally.
No- the president had to give up his seat in the Senate when he became president/