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May 22, 2024 · She is the first openly LGBTQ Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, and only the third Black woman to serve. Laphonza Butler’s appointment to replace the late Sen. Diane Feinstein could not have happened at a more critical moment for the people and principles she has championed for her entire career.
May 8, 2024 · U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that he has recommended an exceptional Monroe County judge, Meredith Anne Vacca, to President Biden for nomination to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. If confirmed, she would be the first Asian-American and the first woman of ...
1 day ago · Nancy Pelosi, American Democratic politician who is a congresswoman from California in the U.S. House of Representatives (1987– ). In 2007 she became the first woman to serve as speaker of the House (2007–11 and 2019–23). Her other posts have included House minority leader (2003–07 and 2011–19).
May 24, 2024 · The Differences. In short, the HOUSE is the lower chamber of Congress, while the SENATE is the upper. Of course, there’s a lot more to know than that. When it comes to debate procedures, since the Senate is smaller, they are less formal there than in the House. In addition, the term-lengths in the House are shorter: two years, in contrast ...
2 days ago · James Madison. James Madison (March 16, 1751 [b] – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United ...
May 20, 2024 · Senate office buildings. ( Dirksen. Hart. Russell) v. t. e. This is a complete list of all people who previously served in the United States Senate. As of October 2023 [update], a total of 2,003 persons have served in the senate (including those currently serving).
May 21, 2024 · Joseph R. Biden's career in national politics began in 1973 in the Senate. Biden won the presidency in 2020, becoming America's 46th president on January 20, 2021. He is widely considered an ...
