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The Senate and the United States House of Representatives (which is the lower chamber of Congress) comprise the federal bicameral legislature of the United States. Together, the Senate and the House have the authority under Article One of the U.S. Constitution to pass or defeat federal legislation.
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Senate rule XXXI governs the Senate process for considering the president's nominations. For most positions, the nomination is passed first to a Senate committee for review. Generally, it is the Senate committee with jurisdiction over the topic or department related to the position to be filled.
Seniority in the United States Senate; List of current members of the United States House of Representatives; List of members of the United States Congress by longevity of service; List of United States Senate committees; List of United States congressional joint committees; Religious affiliation in the United States Senate; Shadow congressperson
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Former Vice President of the United States; Former member of the United States House of Representatives; Former member of the Cabinet of the United States; Former state governor; Population of state based on the most recent census when the senator took office; When more than one senator had such office, its length of time is used to break the tie.
The United States Constitution establishes the vice president as president of the Senate, with the authority to cast a tie-breaking vote. Early vice presidents took an active role in regularly presiding over proceedings of the body, with the president pro tempore only being called on during the vice president's absence.
Establishes the direct election of United States senators by popular vote. May 13, 1912 April 8, 1913 330 days 18th: Prohibits the manufacturing or sale of alcohol within the United States. (Repealed on December 5, 1933 by the 21st Amendment.) December 18, 1917 January 16, 1919 1 year, 29 days 19th: Grants women the right to vote. June 4, 1919