Senate Flashcards

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Membership

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100 members

Two senators per state

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Requirements

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At least 30 years old
Citizens of the U.S. for nine years
Must live in the state you are representing

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Term of Office

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Six year term

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Presiding Officer

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Vice President
-votes only in case of a tie 
-frequently does not attend sessions
President Pro Tempore
-day to day presiding officer 
-elected by senators voting along strict party lines
-always member of the majority party
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Rules on Debate

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Unlimited debate 
Filibuster 
-deliberate attempt by a minority group of senators to talk continuously in order to prevent a favorable vote on a bill
Closure 
-3/5 of all senators halt a filibuster
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Special Powers

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Ratify treaties negotiated by the president
Approve presidential appointments
Sit as jury and convict impeached person
Elect the Vice President of electoral college is deadlocked

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