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In the 118th Congress, Patty took over as Chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, and made history as the first woman ever to serve as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. In these new roles she continues to be a forceful advocate for Washington state families, pushing for continued progress on everything from child care and paid ...
Start of Initial Senate Service Name/Party End of Service . 4 * * * 1797 * * * March 4 Schuyler, Philip J. (F-NY) January 3, 1798 (First served 1789–1791)
Jun 28, 2017 · The United States Senate is the upper house of the legislative branch of the federal government, with the House of Representatives referred to as the lower house. In the United States, the terms ...
Kamala Harris speaks on the Americans with Disabilities Act Recorded July 26, 2021. Kamala Devi Harris [a] ( / ˈkɑːmələˈdeɪvi / ⓘ KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; [2] [3] born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and current vice president of the United States under President Joe Biden.
Awards, Honors, and Medals. • Senators who Won the Nobel Peace Prize. • Senators Depicted on U.S. Postage Stamps. • Senators who have Participated in the Olympic Games. • Senators who Received the Congressional Gold Medal. • Senators who Received the Congressional Medal of Honor. • Senators who Received the Presidential Medal of ...
Women of the Senate. On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Felton of Georgia took the oath of office, becoming the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. That milestone event opened the door for other women to follow. To date, 60 women have served in the Senate. Long before Felton took office, however, women had already left their mark on Senate history.
Jun 29, 2021 · 23 Hispanic women have served in Congress (including 1 in the Senate), including 16 thin the 117 Congress; and 3 American Indian women, 2 of whom currently serve in the House, have served in Congress. In the 117th Congress, 11 women serve as committee chairs. This includes 7 women in the House
