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- William H. Frist
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- William H. Frist
The constitutionally-defined Senate leadership roles are the Vice President of the United States, who serves as President of the Senate, and the President pro tempore, traditionally the seniormost member of the majority, who theoretically presides in the absence of the Vice President.
By Senate precedent, the presiding officer gives the majority leader priority in obtaining recognition to speak on the floor of the Senate. The majority leader serves as the chief representative of their party in the Senate, and is considered the most powerful member of the Senate.
Dec 8, 2022 · Schumer, a veteran lawmaker from New York, made history in 2021 by becoming the first elected Jewish Senate majority leader.
1 day ago · Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on today’s vote to advance the Right to Contraception Act. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here: Let me begin with a disturbing statistic.
Jan 31, 2007 · Learn about Chuck Schumer, the senior U.S. senator from New York and the Senate Majority Leader since 2021. See his biography, videos, votes, and committee assignments on C-SPAN.org.
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