1. Gov Review: Video #26: The Senate
Everything You Need To Know About The Senate To Succeed In Gov

2. The Senate - A Brief Intro
How many members are there in the Senate?
per state
Special powers given to the Senate?
Approve presidential appointments and treaties
Jury in an impeachment trial
VP is the president of the Senate - votes in case of a tie

3. The Senate - Elections
Members serve for 6 years, 1/3 of the Senate is elected every 2 years
Senators were originally elected by state legislatures - 17th amendment
Incumbents don’t have the same advantage as House members do
Serve a larger, more diverse group of people

4. The Senate - Important Committees
Finance Committee:
Similar to Ways and Means in the House
Foreign Relations Committee:
Confirmation hearings for State Department
More on committees in next video

5. Voting In The Senate Filibuster:
Members can delay proposed legislation by “talking it to death”
Strom Thurmond Civil Rights Bill
24 hours and 18 minutes
Cloture Motion:
Can end a filibuster - bring a bill to a vote (60 members) - rarely used
Individual Senators can influence legislation more than one member of the House

6. Senate Leaders Majority and Minority Leaders:
Influences committee appointments, makes schedules, spokesperson for their party
Majority and Minority Whips:
Gain support/opposition to bills, count votes before a bill comes to the floor

7. Test Tips Multiple-Choice: Filibuster Free Response Questions
House vs. Senate Rules

8. See You Back Here For Video #27: Congressional Committees
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