Category: Senate


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…

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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…

How Congress Works

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…

How Congress Works

What Does the Senate Majority Whip Do?

The Senate Majority Whip is the second-ranking member of the majority party in the United States Senate. The Whip’s primary responsibility is to count votes, maintain party discipline, and ensure…

Leadership

Republican Senate Committee Chairs — 119th Congress

The following Republican senators serve as chairs of the standing, select, and special committees of the United States Senate for the 119th Congress (2025\u20132027). Committee chairs are elected by the…