Todd Knobel
Republican
United States Senator P26
Eric Montimore
Republican
Earl Starkey
Legal Marijuana
Job Description
How office affects the voter
Lawmaking: The Senate is one of the two chambers of Congress responsible for creating and passing federal laws. Any bill must be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it can be sent to the President for signature. Senators can introduce, debate, amend, and vote on proposed legislation, ensuring that laws are thoroughly considered.
Budget Approval: The Senate has the authority to approve federal budgets and spending bills, which is essential for the functioning of the government.
Duties and Responsibilities
Confirmation Powers:
Presidential Appointments: The Senate confirms presidential nominations for key positions, including Cabinet members, federal judges, and ambassadors. This process involves committee hearings and a full Senate vote, requiring a simple majority for confirmation.
Treaty Ratification: The Senate has the exclusive power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President. A two-thirds majority is required for ratification, making the Senate a critical player in foreign policy.
Oversight and Accountability:
Impeachment Trials: The Senate conducts trials for federal officials, including the President, who have been impeached by the House of Representatives. A two-thirds majority is needed to convict and remove an official from office.
Unique Procedural Rules:
Filibuster and Cloture: The Senate has unique rules that allow for extended debate on legislation, known as the filibuster. To end a filibuster and proceed to a vote, a cloture motion must be invoked, requiring the support of at least 60 senators.
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How office affects the voter
Lawmaking: The Senate is one of the two chambers of Congress responsible for creating and passing federal laws. Any bill must be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it can be sent to the President for signature. Senators can introduce, debate, amend, and vote on proposed legislation, ensuring that laws are thoroughly considered.
Budget Approval: The Senate has the authority to approve federal budgets and spending bills, which is essential for the functioning of the government.
Duties and Responsibilities
Confirmation Powers:
Presidential Appointments: The Senate confirms presidential nominations for key positions, including Cabinet members, federal judges, and ambassadors. This process involves committee hearings and a full Senate vote, requiring a simple majority for confirmation.
Treaty Ratification: The Senate has the exclusive power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President. A two-thirds majority is required for ratification, making the Senate a critical player in foreign policy.
Oversight and Accountability:
Impeachment Trials: The Senate conducts trials for federal officials, including the President, who have been impeached by the House of Representatives. A two-thirds majority is needed to convict and remove an official from office.
Unique Procedural Rules:
Filibuster and Cloture: The Senate has unique rules that allow for extended debate on legislation, known as the filibuster. To end a filibuster and proceed to a vote, a cloture motion must be invoked, requiring the support of at least 60 senators.
Requirements for the position
Requirements for the position
Other information
According to the Washington Insider, Strong communication skills, leadership ability, integrity, and a commitment to public service are essential traits for senators tasked with representing diverse constituencies and participating in complex negotiations.
Term of office
Term of office is 6 years, with no term limits.
Partisan?
Candidates are nominated by their party in a primary election
When election is held
Every six years, so sometimes in the Presidential election cycle, or sometimes in the Gubernatorial election cycle.
Links
Article 1 of the US Constitution
How office affects the voter
Lawmaking: The Senate is one of the two chambers of Congress responsible for creating and passing federal laws. Any bill must be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it can be sent to the President for signature. Senators can introduce, debate, amend, and vote on proposed legislation, ensuring that laws are thoroughly considered.
Budget Approval: The Senate has the authority to approve federal budgets and spending bills, which is essential for the functioning of the government.
Duties and Responsibilities
Confirmation Powers:
Presidential Appointments: The Senate confirms presidential nominations for key positions, including Cabinet members, federal judges, and ambassadors. This process involves committee hearings and a full Senate vote, requiring a simple majority for confirmation.
Treaty Ratification: The Senate has the exclusive power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President. A two-thirds majority is required for ratification, making the Senate a critical player in foreign policy.
Oversight and Accountability:
Impeachment Trials: The Senate conducts trials for federal officials, including the President, who have been impeached by the House of Representatives. A two-thirds majority is needed to convict and remove an official from office.
Unique Procedural Rules:
Filibuster and Cloture: The Senate has unique rules that allow for extended debate on legislation, known as the filibuster. To end a filibuster and proceed to a vote, a cloture motion must be invoked, requiring the support of at least 60 senators.
Requirements for the position
Requirements for the position
Other information
According to the Washington Insider, Strong communication skills, leadership ability, integrity, and a commitment to public service are essential traits for senators tasked with representing diverse constituencies and participating in complex negotiations.
Term of office
Term of office is 6 years, with no term limits.
Partisan?
Candidates are nominated by their party in a primary election
When election is held
Every six years, so sometimes in the Presidential election cycle, or sometimes in the Gubernatorial election cycle.
Links
Article 1 of the US Constitution