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Who takes over in the absence of the leader of the Senate?
President of the Senate: Vice President of the United States Under the Constitution, the vice president serves as the president of the Senate and presides over the Senate’s daily proceedings. In the absence of the vice president, the Senate’s president pro tempore (and others designated by them) presides.
Who runs the meetings in the Senate?
The vice president of the United States serves as president of the Senate and therefore its presiding officer.
Who controlled the US Senate in 2015?
| 114th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Republican |
| Senate President | Joe Biden (D) |
| House Majority | Republican |
| House Speaker | John Boehner (R) (until October 29, 2015) Paul Ryan (R) (from October 29, 2015) |
What is the whip’s responsibility?
Traditionally serving as assistant leaders, whips are mainly responsible for counting heads and rounding up party members for votes and quorum calls, and they occasionally stand in for the majority or minority leaders in their absence.
Who was the Senate majority leader in 2013?
Majority and Minority Leaders
| Congress | Majority Leader |
|---|---|
| 112th Congress (2011–2013) | Harry Reid (D-NV) |
| 113th Congress (2013–2015) | Harry Reid (D-NV) |
| 114th Congress (2015–2017) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) |
| 115th Congress (2017–2019) | Mitch McConnell (R-KY) 31 |
Who held Senate majority in 2016?
2016 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Mitch McConnell | Harry Reid (retired) |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Leader’s seat | Kentucky | Nevada |
| Seats before | 54 | 44 |
| Seats after | 52 | 46 |
Who controlled the House and Senate in 2018?
The Democratic Party won control of the House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections. The Democrats gained a net total of 41 seats from the total number of seats they had won in the 2016 elections.
Who conducts foreign policy?
Under the Constitution, the President of the United States determines U.S. foreign policy. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser.