U.S. Senate
Learn About the Senate. Explore the Senate's Constitutional foundations, its unique role in America's governmental system, and its rich history. Browse the art and artifacts of the U.S. Senate Collection.
U.S. Senate: Senators
Facts & Milestones. Links to biographical information, Senate service accomplishments, military service, awards and honors, and more for current and former senators.
U.S. Senate: Leadership & Officers
Listed below are the current leadership and officers for the 118th Congress. Also available on Senate.gov are historical essays on and lists of Senate leadership and Senate officers.
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
Phone numbers are available on each state's page or on your senator's website. Senators Suite & Telephone List (PDF) A U.S. Capitol Switchboard operator can also connect you directly with the Senate office. (202) 224-3121.
U.S. Senate: Committees
Due to the high volume and complexity of its work, the Senate divides its tasks among 20 permanent committees, 4 joint committees, and occasionally temporary committees. More...
U.S. Senate: About the Senate
About the Senate. Explore the Senate’s Constitutional foundations, its unique role in America’s governmental system, and its rich history.
U.S. Senate: Bills, Acts, & Laws
The budget contains estimates of federal government income and spending for the upcoming fiscal year and also recommends funding levels for the federal government. Congress then must pass appropriations bills based on the president's recommendations and Congressional priorities.
Tentative 2024 Legislative Schedule - U.S. Senate
Nov 17, 2023 · Tentative 2024 Legislative Schedule. 118th Congress, 2nd Session. The tentative schedule for 2024 has been announced. The list below identifies expected non-legislative periods (days that the Senate will not be in session).
Powers and Procedures - U.S. Senate
The United States Constitution gives each house of Congress the power to be the judge of the “elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members” (Article I, section 5). Since 1789 the Senate has carefully guarded this prerogative and has developed its own procedures for judging the qualifications of its members and settling ...
Complete List of Majority and Minority Leaders - U.S. Senate
On January 20, 2021, Democratic vice president Kamala Harris took office. Her tie-breaking vote established a Democratic majority in the Senate, making Charles Schumer the majority leader and Mitch McConnell the minority leader. Baker, Richard A. and Roger H. Davidson, eds.