Senators
Here is a list of all the current senators, as mentioned previously we will be adding grades in reference to their friendliness to the Black Community as we complete research.
Class
Class represents re-election times only. As mentioned earlier Senators serve 6 year terms. Elections in the Senate however occur every 2 years with roughly 33 seats being up for re-election in any 2 year election. The 3 classes dictate when a seat is up for re-election. Article 1 Section 3 of the constitution mandates this system of election and can be read by clicking here.
Class
Class represents re-election times only. As mentioned earlier Senators serve 6 year terms. Elections in the Senate however occur every 2 years with roughly 33 seats being up for re-election in any 2 year election. The 3 classes dictate when a seat is up for re-election. Article 1 Section 3 of the constitution mandates this system of election and can be read by clicking here.
Leadership
Leadership represents any leadership roles held by a senator. The only constitutionally mandated positions are Senate President and President Pro Tempore, the other positions are related to party leadership.
President of the Senate - This will always be the Vice President of the Nation, so at this moment in 2016 that position is filled by VP Joe Biden. The president typically will (1) preside over the daily sessions of the Senate, (2) preserve order in the chamber, (3) state parliamentary motions, (4) rule on parliamentary questions, (4) appoint committee chairs and members, (5) refer bills to committee, (6) sign legislation, writs and warrants and (7) act as the official spokesman for the Senate. However in most cases the VP merely cast the deciding vote on ties and defers all other duties to the President Pro Tem.
President Pro Tempore - This position is elected by the senate itself and is usually the longest continuous serving senator of the majority party. This person is basically the president of the senate in the absents of the president of the senate. As such they have all the powers of the president when in session without the president.
Majority Leaders - The majority leader (1) is the lead speaker for the majority party during floor debates, (2) develops the calendar and (3) assists the president or speaker with program development, policy formation and policy decisions. These positions are voted on by party members.
Minority Leaders - The minority leader is responsible for (1) developing the minority position, (2) negotiating with the majority party, (3) directing minority caucus activities on the chamber floor and (4) leading debate for the minority. These positions are voted on by party members.
Leadership represents any leadership roles held by a senator. The only constitutionally mandated positions are Senate President and President Pro Tempore, the other positions are related to party leadership.
President of the Senate - This will always be the Vice President of the Nation, so at this moment in 2016 that position is filled by VP Joe Biden. The president typically will (1) preside over the daily sessions of the Senate, (2) preserve order in the chamber, (3) state parliamentary motions, (4) rule on parliamentary questions, (4) appoint committee chairs and members, (5) refer bills to committee, (6) sign legislation, writs and warrants and (7) act as the official spokesman for the Senate. However in most cases the VP merely cast the deciding vote on ties and defers all other duties to the President Pro Tem.
President Pro Tempore - This position is elected by the senate itself and is usually the longest continuous serving senator of the majority party. This person is basically the president of the senate in the absents of the president of the senate. As such they have all the powers of the president when in session without the president.
Majority Leaders - The majority leader (1) is the lead speaker for the majority party during floor debates, (2) develops the calendar and (3) assists the president or speaker with program development, policy formation and policy decisions. These positions are voted on by party members.
Minority Leaders - The minority leader is responsible for (1) developing the minority position, (2) negotiating with the majority party, (3) directing minority caucus activities on the chamber floor and (4) leading debate for the minority. These positions are voted on by party members.
116 Senate
- Information comes from the 2019 Congressional Report Card.
- Scores range from 0 - 5. 1 is a neutral score, anything less than 1 is regression, anything greater than 1 is progress, 1 is maintaining the status quo.