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