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22 hours ago · As of October 3, 2023, there are 25 women (15 Democrats, 9 Republicans, and 1 Independent) serving as U.S. senators out of 100 possible seats. Additionally, Kamala Harris as vice president serves as President of the Senate . Nancy Kassebaum is currently the oldest living former female member of the Senate at the age 91.
4 days ago · Recorded April 30, 2020. Elaine Lan Chao (born March 26, 1953) is an American businesswoman and former government official who served as United States secretary of labor in the administration of George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and as United States Secretary of Transportation in the administration of Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021.
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22 hours ago · January 3, 2017: Chair of the Senate Democratic Steering Committee: Amy Klobuchar: MN: January 3, 2017: Vice Chairs of the Senate Democratic Caucus: Mark Warner: VA: January 3, 2017: Elizabeth Warren: MA: January 3, 2017: Chair of Senate Democratic Outreach: Bernie Sanders: VT: January 3, 2017: Vice Chairs of the Senate Democratic Policy and ...
2 days ago · Recent News. United States Senate, one of the two houses of the legislature ( Congress) of the United States, established in 1789 under the Constitution. Each state elects two senators for six-year terms. The terms of about one-third of the Senate membership expire every two years, earning the chamber the nickname “the house that never dies.”.
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2 days 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).
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2 days ago · Ruth Bader Ginsburg (born March 15, 1933, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died September 18, 2020, Washington, D.C.) was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 to 2020. She was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Joan Ruth Bader was the younger of the two children of Nathan Bader, a merchant, and Celia ...
3 days ago · L-R-NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Joan Grangenois, State Senator Shelley Mayer . Senator Shelley Mayer is pleased to announce Joan Grangenois-Thomas as her nominee for the 2024 Woman of Distinction award. Ms. Grangenois-Thomas is recognized for her dedication and service to the Senate District 37 community.
