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Does Speaker of the House change?
Selection. The House elects its speaker at the beginning of a new Congress (i.e. biennially, after a general election) or when a speaker dies, resigns or is removed from the position intra-term. Since 1839, the House has elected speakers by roll call vote.
Who is the presiding officer over the Senate?
The vice president of the United States serves as president of the Senate and therefore its presiding officer.
Who is the majority floor leader of the House?
Majority Leaders of the House (1899 to present)
Congress and Years | Name | Party |
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114th (2015–2017) | MCCARTHY, Kevin | Republican |
115th (2017–2019) | MCCARTHY, Kevin | Republican |
116th (2019–2021) | HOYER, Steny Hamilton | Democrat |
117th (2021–2023) | HOYER, Steny Hamilton | Democrat |
How many years can a senator serve?
six years
A senator’s term of office is six years and approximately one-third of the total membership of the Senate is elected every two years. Look up brief biographies of Senators from 1774 to the present in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
How long has Nancy Pelosi been Speaker of the House?
Pelosi has led the House Democrats since 2003—the first woman to lead a party in Congress—serving twice each as House Minority Leader (2003–2007 and 2011–2019) and as Speaker (2007–2011 and since 2019).
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate 2021?
President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
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Incumbent Patrick Leahy since January 20, 2021 | |
United States Senate | |
Style | Mr. President (when presiding) The Honorable (formal) |
Seat | Senate chamber, United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. |
Who is the chief officer of the Senate 2021?
List of presiding officers
Name | Term | Position |
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Kamala Harris | January 20, 2021 – November 19, 2021 | President of the Senate |
Patrick Leahy | November 19, 2021 | President pro tempore |
Kamala Harris | November 19, 2021 – present | President of the Senate |