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Organization of Congress Chapter 6, Section 1 Notes

Terms and Sessions New term begins on January 3, following election every 2 years. Sessions can be set by members. We are currently in the 112th Congress, 1st session

Quorum A simple majority of members must be present for the House to conduct business. Senate = 51 House = 218

Term Limits There are no term limits for FEDERAL senators or representatives. The state of Michigan does have limits in the STATE congress Senators can serve 2 4-year terms Representatives can serve 3 2-year terms

Incumbency Advantage Incumbents (current office holders) have historically been re-elected at very high rates. Since WWII, 90% of incumbents were successfully re- elected Reasons: Incumbents who are vulnerable often retire, rather than run for re-election Name recognition Experience

Congressional Leaders: Speaker of the House John Boehner Republican, Ohio Most Influential position: Names speakers on floor Controls floor debates Assigns legislation to committees Appoints committees 2nd in line to succeed president

Congressional Leaders: House of Reps Majority Leader: Eric Canton (R-PA) Minority Leader: Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

Congressional Leaders: House of Reps Majority Whip: Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Minority Whip: Steny Hoyer (D-MD

What is the Whip? Counts the votes of party members Keeps party members “focused” on short and long term goals

Congressional Leaders: Senate President Pro Tempore: Patrick Leahy (D-VT) - Leader of Senate when VP is absent - Highest ranking member of senate, voted in by members of senate- always comes from majority party - 3rd in line to succeed President President of the Senate: Joe Biden (D) - Only votes in the case of a tie

Congressional Leaders: Senate Majority Leader: Harry Reid (D-NV) Minority Leader: Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

Some would say Mr. McConnell resembles a turtle….

Congressional Leaders: Senate Assistant Majority Leader (Whip): Dick Durbin (D-IL) Assistant Minority Leader (Whip): John Cornyn (R-TX)