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The Senate of the 119th Congress is composed in 2025 of 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and 2 independents; both the independents caucus with the Democrats.. The leaders are Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Chuck Schumer of New York. [1]
Party leader since January 3, 2017: Senate Minority Whip: Dick Durbin: IL: January 3, 2025 Party whip since January 3, 2005: Chair of the Senate Democratic Steering and Policy Committee: Amy Klobuchar: MN: January 3, 2025: Chair of the Senate Democratic Strategic Communications Committee: Cory Booker: NJ: January 3, 2025: Vice Chairs of the ...
This is a complete list of members of the United States Senate during the 1st United States Congress listed by seniority, from March 4, 1789, to March 3, 1791.. The order of service is based on the commencement of the senator's first term, with senators entering service the same day ranked alphabetically.
The party leadership of the United States Senate refers to the officials elected by the Senate Democratic Caucus and the Senate Republican Conference to manage the affairs of each party in the Senate. Each party is led by a floor leader who directs the legislative agenda of their caucus in the Senate, and who is augmented by an Assistant Leader ...
The 1st United States Congress, comprising the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, met from March 4, 1789, to March 4, 1791, during the first two years of George Washington's presidency, first at Federal Hall in New York City and later at Congress Hall in Philadelphia.
Control of the Congress from 1855 to 2025 Popular vote and house seats won by party. Party divisions of United States Congresses have played a central role on the organization and operations of both chambers of the United States Congress—the Senate and the House of Representatives—since its establishment as the bicameral legislature of the Federal government of the United States in 1789.
Over the next 12 years, Byrd led the Democratic caucus as Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader. In 1989, he stepped down, following the pressure to make way for new party leadership. [8] As the longest serving Democratic senator, Byrd held the position of President pro tempore four times when his party was in the majority.
Senate majority: Democratic: Senate President: Vacant (until January 20, 1965) Hubert Humphrey (D) (from January 20, 1965) House majority: Democratic: House Speaker: John W. McCormack (D) Sessions; 1st: January 4, 1965 – October 23, 1965 2nd: January 10, 1966 – October 22, 1966