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What Is the Republican National Committee (RNC)?

The Republican National Committee (RNC) is the principal organization of the Republican Party at the national level. It is responsible for coordinating party strategy, fundraising, voter outreach, and organizing the…

Leadership

Every Republican Senate Leader in History

The position of Senate Republican Leader (variously titled Floor Leader, Minority Leader, or Majority Leader depending on party control) has existed since 1925. Before that, Senate Republicans were led informally…

House

Every Republican Speaker of the House in History

Since the founding of the Republican Party in 1854, the following Republicans have served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. The Speaker is the presiding officer of…

Congress

What Is the Difference Between the House and Senate?

The United States Congress is composed of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together they form a bicameral legislature, meaning both chambers must agree on legislation before…

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What Does the Senate Majority Leader Do?

The Senate Majority Leader is the most powerful member of the United States Senate and the chief spokesperson, strategist, and floor manager for the majority party. Unlike the Speaker of…

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What Is the Filibuster and How Does It Work?

The filibuster is a procedural tool in the United States Senate that allows a minority of senators to delay or block legislation by extending debate indefinitely. Unlike the House of…

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