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The Speaker of the House makes sure that the House passes legislation supported by the majority party. They can also establish when each bill reaches the floor. They are the presiding officer of the chamber and they head of the majority party in the House of Representatives.
The President of the Senate is also the Vice President of the Unites States. Their duties are few, but they include casting tie-breaking votes. The President of the Senate is also the presiding officer of the Senate and acts as the speaker of other assemblies.
Leahy was born on March 31, 1940 and is currently 72 years old. He is married to Marcelle Pomerleau. He has been President pro Tempore since December 17, 2012. He attended St. Michael's College and Georgetown University and earned a degree in law.
In the House of Representatives, the Majority Floor Leader oversees the committee chairmen and sets the floor agenda. They schedule legislation for for floor consideration, set legislative agendas, consult with members to gauge party sentiment, and they work to advance majority party goals. In the Senate, the Majority Floor leader manages and schedules the legislative and executive business if the senate. They serve as the chief representative of their party in the Senate.
Cantor was born June 6, 1943 and is currently 49 years old. He is married to Diana Fine. He became Majority Floor Leader of the House on January 3, 2011. Cantor attended George Washington University, College of William and Mary School of Law, and Colombia University where he used his education to be attorney and a real estate executive before serving in the senate. Cantor is Jewish.
In the House, the Minority Floor Leader provides campaign assistance, works to advance party objectives, publicize the party's agenda, promote the party's agenda, wish to maximize the chances for legislative and political success. If their party controls the White House, they work with the president and their aides about issues before Congress, the Administration's agenda, and political events. In the Senate, they work with the Republican/Democratic conference to set their agenda, message, and strategy. They also appoint minority members to task forces. They also have responsibilities involving filling positions on commissions.
Pelosi was born March 26, 1940 and is currently 72 years old. She is married to Paul Pelosi and has five children. She is Roman Catholic. Pelosi attended Trinity Washington University.
McConnell was born February 20, 1942 and is currently 70 years old. He has been Minority Floor Leader since January 3, 2007. He served in the US Army in 1967. McConnell is married to Elaine Chao and is a Southern Baptist. He studied at University of Louisville and University of Kentucky to earn a law degree.
The duties of the Majority Whips for the House of Representatives are to assist the Majority Leader and Speaker of the House to gather ideas on, and support for, proposed legislation. In the Senate, the Majority Whip gathers votes by ensuring that their party votes together on major issues in the Senate. They also make sure that they round up the members of the Senate before an important vote. They will also act as a floor leader in the absence of the Majority Leader.
McCarthy was born on January 26, 1965 and is currently 48 years old. He has been the Majority Whip of the House of Representatives since January 3, 2011. He is married to Judy McCarthy and has two children. He is a Baptist. McCarthy attended California State University, Bakersfield where he earned a degree in business.
Durbin was born on November 21, 1944 and is currently 68 years old. He has been the Majority Whip of the Senate since January 3, 2007. He is married to Loretta Schaefer and has three children. One of those three has passed away. He is a Roman Catholic. Durbin attended Georgetown University and received a law degree.
The Minority Whips do the same thing as the Majority Whips except they represent the minority party of the House or the Senate instead of the majority party.
Hoyer was born on June 14, 1939 and is currently 73 years old. He has been the Minority Whip of the House since January 3, 2011. He was married to Judith Hoyer, who passed in 1997, and has not remarried and has three children. Hoyer attended University of Maryland, College Park and Georgetown University where he used his education to become an attorney before serving in the House of Representatives.
Cornyn was born on February 2, 1952 and is currently 61 years old. He has been the Minority Whip of the Senate since January 3, 2013. He is married to Sandy Cornyn and has two children. He is a member of the Church of Christ. Cornyn attended Trinity University, St. Mary's University, and University of Virginia where he used his education to be an attorney before serving in the Senate.
The Party Caucus is a meeting of members of a specific political party. They meet to pursue common legislative objectives.
Committee chairpersons work to organize and coordinate various activities of the committee. They also lead committee meanings during the Annual Conference. In addition to this, they add new members to the committee each year. They are also involved in coordinating communication and managing the committee website.
Boehner was born January 17, 1949 and is currently 63 years old. He is married to Deborah Gunlack and has two children. He served in the US for a total of eight weeks in 1968. Boehner attended Xavier University where he received a degree in business. He started his position as Speaker of the House January 5, 2011. He is Roman Catholic.
House of Representatives
Steny Cornyn
Political Party: Democrat
State Represented: Maryland
Serving Since: 1981
John Boehner
Political Party: Republican
State Represented: Ohio
Serving Since: 1991
Senate
John Cornyn
Political Party: Republican
State Represented: Texas
Serving Since: 2002
Joe Biden
Political Party: Democrat
State Represented: Delaware (until 2009)
Serving Since: 1973
The President pro Tempore has the power to preside over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President. They can also perform certain duties in the absence of the Vice President. The appointment of congressional officers, commissioners, and advisory boards are also powers of the President pro Tempore. They are also responsible in the supervision of the congressional page school. They also serve as a legal recipient of the Senate's reports.
Joe Biden was born November 20, 1942 and is currently 70 years old. He is currently married to Jill Jacobs and has four children. He is Roman Catholic. Biden attended University of Delaware and Syracuse to earn a law degree.
House of Representatives
Kevin McCarthy
Political Party: Republican
State Represented: California
Serving Since: 2007
Patrick Leahy
Political Party: Democrat
State Represented: Vermont
Serving Since: 1975
Senate
Dick Durbin
Political Party: Democrat
State Represented: Illinois
Serving Since: 1997
Reid was born December 2, 1939 and is 73 years old. He is married to Landra Gold and has five children. He is Mormon. Reid has been the Senate's Majority Floor Leader since January 2007. He attended Southern Utah University, Utah State University, and George Washington University in order to be an attorney before serving in the Senate.
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Political Party: Republican
State Represented: Kentucky
Serving Since: 1985
House of Representatives
Eric Cantor
Political Party: Republican
State Represented: Virginia
Serving Since: 2001
Senate
Harry Reid
Political Party: Democrat
State Represented: Nevada
Serving Since: 1987
House of Representatives
Nancy Pelosi
Political Party: Democrat
State Represented: California
Serving Since: 1993