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Who are the past Senate majority leaders?
Majority and Minority Leaders
| Senator | Years | Party Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Everett M. Dirksen (R-IL) | 10 | 1959-1969 |
| Thomas A. Daschle (D-SD) | 10 | 1995-2005 |
| Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-TN) | 8 | 1977-1985 |
| Lyndon B. Johnson (D-TX) | 8 | 1953-1961 |
When was Lyndon Johnson Senate majority leader?
He won election to the United States Senate in 1948 after narrowly winning the Democratic Party’s nomination. He was appointed to the position of Senate Majority Whip in 1951. He became the Senate Democratic leader in 1953 and majority leader in 1954.
Who was Senate majority leader in 2000?
2000 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Trent Lott | Tom Daschle |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Leader since | June 12, 1996 | January 3, 1995 |
| Leader’s seat | Mississippi | South Dakota |
| Seats before | 54 | 46 |
Who was Senate majority leader in 2014?
2014 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Mitch McConnell | Harry Reid |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Leader since | January 3, 2007 | January 3, 2005 |
| Leader’s seat | Kentucky | Nevada |
| Seats before | 45 | 53 |
Who controlled the Senate in 2011?
| 112th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Democratic |
| Senate President | Joe Biden (D) |
| House Majority | Republican |
| House Speaker | John Boehner (R) |
Who had Senate majority 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) |
Who was the longest serving Majority Leader in the Senate?
Everett Dirksen was elected Republican leader on January 7, 1959. 17 Mike Mansfield was elected Democratic leader on January 3, 1961, and served until January 3, 1977, making him the longest-serving majority leader in Senate history.
Who was the Senate Majority Leader in 1989?
23 Robert Byrd resigned as majority leader to become chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations in the 101st Congress and was elected president pro tempore on January 3, 1989. 24 George Mitchell was elected Democratic leader on November 29, 1988, effective January 3, 1989.
How are the party leaders of the Senate elected?
They are elected to their positions in the Senate by the party caucuses: the Senate Democratic Caucus and the Senate Republican Conference . By rule, the Presiding Officer gives the Majority Leader priority in obtaining recognition to speak on the floor of the Senate.
Who are the second ranking members of the Senate?
The Senate’s executive and legislative business is also managed and scheduled by the majority leader. The assistant majority leader and assistant minority leader of the United States Senate, commonly called whips, are the second-ranking members of each party’s leadership.