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110th United States Congress

United States Capitol (2002)
Term: January 3, 2007 –
January 3, 2009
President of the Senate: Dick Cheney
President pro tempore of the Senate: Robert Byrd
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi
Members: 435 Representatives
100 Senators
5 Territorial Delegates
House Majority: Democratic
Senate Majority: Democratic

The One Hundred Tenth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2007 to January 3, 2009, during the last two years of the second administration of President George W. Bush. The apportionment of seats in this House of Representatives was based on the 2000 United States census. Image File history File linksMetadata USCapitol. ... The United States Capitol is the capitol building that serves as the location for the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer—or speaker—of the United States House of Representatives. ... Nancy Patricia DAlesandro Pelosi (born March 26, 1940) is currently the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... 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Type Bicameral Speaker of the House of Representatives House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Steny Hoyer, (D) since January 4, 2007 House Minority Leader John Boehner, (R) since January 4, 2007 Members 435 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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Type Bicameral Speaker of the House of Representatives House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Steny Hoyer, (D) since January 4, 2007 House Minority Leader John Boehner, (R) since January 4, 2007 Members 435 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

Contents

The Democrats control a majority in both chambers for the first time since the end of the 103rd Congress in 1995. No Democratic-held seats fell to the Republicans in the elections to this Congress.[1] Democrat Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the House,[2] The House also received the first Muslim[3] and Buddhists[4] in Congress. Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The 103rd United States Congress met from January 5, 1993 to January 3, 1995 // Dates of Sessions 1993-1995 First: Second: Major legislation See also: List of United States Federal Legislation#103rd United States Congress Party summary Senate House of Representatives Officers Senate House of Representatives Members Alabama Senators Howell... The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States two-party system, the other one being the Democratic Party. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with United States general elections, 2006. ... Nancy Patricia DAlesandro Pelosi (born March 26, 1940) is currently the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. ... The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer—or speaker—of the United States House of Representatives. ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... A statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa, India. ...


Dates of sessions

January 3, 2007–January 3, 2009 (scheduled) is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Previous: 109th Congress • Next: 111th Congress is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... United States Capitol (2002) // The One Hundred Ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprised of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. ... The 111th United States Congress term will be from 2009 to 2011. ...


Events

Members debated initiatives such as the Democrats' 100-Hour Plan and the Iraq War troop surge of 2007.[6][7][8] The 100-Hour Plan is a United States Democratic Party political strategy detailing the actions the party will pursue upon assuming leadership of the 110th Congress on January 4, 2007. ... “The New Way Forward” redirects here. ...


Iraq War

Following President Bush's 2007 State of the Union address, Congress debated his proposal to create a troop surge to increase security in Iraq. The House of Representatives passed a non-binding measure opposing the surge. There were various motions by individual Representatives to take various actions. Alternative meanings in State of the Union (disambiguation) The State of the Union Address is an annual event in which the President of the United States reports on the status of the country, normally to a joint session of the U.S. Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate). ...


The House passed a $124 billion emergency spending measure to fund the war, which included language that dictated troop levels and withdrawal schedules. President Bush, however, vetoed the bill as promised, making this his 2nd veto while in office. Fearing that the Public would see them as not supporting the troops, both houses of Congress passed a bill funding the war without timelines, but with benchmarks for the Iraqi Government and money for other spending projects like disaster relief. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Major legislation

These are partial lists of prominent enacted legislation and pending bills.

See also: 2007 Congressional Record, Vol. 153 Page D1151, Resume of Congressional Activity

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. ...

Enacted

Main article: List of United States federal legislation#110th United States Congress
Further information: Public Laws for the 110th Congress, via THOMAS

This is a partial list of notable United States federal legislation, in chronological order. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... House Page Board is a the oversight group of elected official who oversee the United States House of Representatives Page. ... The United States Statutes at Large, commonly referred to as the Statutes at Large, is the official source for the laws and resolutions passed by Congress. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... H.R. 1591 of 2007 was a proposed law for Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. The bill was vetoed by president George W. Bush. ... The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on January 5, 2007 and passed on January 10. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The dismissal of U.S. Attorneys controversy is an ongoing political dispute initiated by the unprecedented dismissal of seven United States Attorneys by the George W. Bush administrations Department of Justice (DOJ) on December 7, 2006, and their replacement by interim appointees under provisions of the 2005 Patriot Act... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (HR 1), is an Act of Congress. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 217th day of the year (218th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide additional procedures for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence information and for other purposes also known as the Protect America Act of 2007 (Pub. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act proposes a set of rules aimed at reducing the amount of corruption in Congress by lobbyists. ... The United States Statutes at Large, commonly referred to as the Statutes at Large, is the official source for the laws and resolutions passed by Congress. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA), which authorizes (but does not appropriate funds for) a variety of projects, including beach restoration, clean water and flood control programs was passed by the 110th United States Congress on November 8, 2007 over President Bushs veto. ... Look up Thomas in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Pending or failed

(In alphabetical order)
See also: Active Legislation, 110th Congress, via senate.gov

The Clean Energy Act of 2007 (HR 6), is a bill proposed by Democrats in the 110th United States Congress to reduce American dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency... The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007, or, in its full name, the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348) was a bill discussed in the 110th United States Congress that would have provided legal status and a path to legal citizenship for the approximately... The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006 (S. 4069) is a proposed bill, introduced November 16, 2006, by Sen. ... The District of Columbia has never had full voting representation in Congress. ... The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is proposed United States legislation which aims to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other... The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), is a proposed U.S. federal law that would prohibit discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation. ... The Executive Branch Reform Act (H.R. 984) is a bill under consideration in the Congress of the United States which would require thousands of federal officials to report into a government database the names of persons who contact them attempting to influence government policies or actions. ... The Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007 is a proposed bipartisan bill introduced by United States Representatives Daniel Lipinski and Jeff Fortenberry intending to allow families to choose and pay for only the cable television channels that they want to watch so that it will be easier to protect... The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is designed to prohibit the improper use of genetic information in health insurance and employment. ... The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act of 2007 (S. 309) was proposed in the 110th United States Congress by Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) on January 15, 2007. ... A bill, provisionally called the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007, S. 185, passed the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, June 7, 2007. ... On January 30, 2007, Barack Obama introduced the Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007. ... LGBT rights Around the world · By country History · Groups · Activists Declaration of Montreal Same-sex relationships Marriage · Adoption Opposition · Discrimination Violence This box:      The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (LLEHCPA; sometimes called the Matthew Shepard Act), HR 1592 , would expand the 1969 United States federal hate... In January 2007, the United States House of Representatives approved HR 4, the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act, a bill to require federal officials to negotiate with drug companies for lower prices for the 23 million senior citizens who have signed up for Medicares prescription drug coverage. ... H.R. 980, The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007,[1][2] would establish minimum standards for state collective bargaining laws for public safety officers, including:[3][4] The right to join a union and have the union recognized by the employer The right of public safety officers... The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is a national program in the United States designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance. ... The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act was the first bill ever vetoed by United States President George W. Bush, more than five years after his inauguration. ... The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is a national program in the United States designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance. ... H.R. 1591 of 2007 was a proposed law for Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. The bill was vetoed by president George W. Bush. ...

Party summary

Senate

Affiliation       Total   Notes
Democratic Independent Republican Vacant
Members
(shading indicates
majority caucus)
 2007-01-04 -
2007-06-04		 49 2 49 100 0
2007-06-05 -
2007-06-25		 48 99 1 Craig Thomas (R) died.
2007-06-25 -
present		 49 100 0 John Barrasso (R) replaced Thomas.
Latest voting share 51% 49%
Notes Both caucus with
the Democrats.[9]

Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... GOP redirects here. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Craig Lyle Thomas (February 17, 1933 – June 4, 2007) was a three-term Republican United States Senator from Wyoming. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Anthony Barrasso (born July 21, 1952) is a Republican senator from Wyoming. ... A caucus is most generally defined as being a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement. ...

House of Representatives

Membership at the beginning of the 110th Congress
Membership at the beginning of the 110th Congress
Affiliation     Total   Notes
Democratic Republican Vacant
Members
(shading indicates
majority caucus)
 2007-01-03 -
2007-02-13		 233 202 435 0
2007-02-14 -
2007-04-22		 201 434 1 Charlie Norwood (R) died.
2007-04-23 -
2007-07-01		 232 433 2 Juanita Millender-McDonald (D) died.
2007-07-01 -
2007-07-25		 231 432 3 Marty Meehan (D) resigned.
2007-07-25 -
2007-08-21		 202 433 2 Paul Broun (R) took Norwood's seat.
2007-08-21 -
2007-09-05		 232 434 1 Laura Richardson (D) took Millender-McDonald's seat.
2007-09-05 -
2007-10-05		 201 433 2 Paul Gilmor (R) died.
2007-10-06 -
2007-10-17		 200 432 3 Jo Ann Davis (R) died.
2007-10-18 -
2007-11-26		 233 433 2 Niki Tsongas (D) took Meehan's seat.
2007-11-27 -
present		 199 432 3 Denis Hastert (R) resigned.
Latest voting share 53.9% 46.1%
Delegates and
Resident
Commissioner		 4 1 5 0

In Florida's 13th congressional district, Democrat Christine Jennings is contesting the certification of Republican Vern Buchanan as the winner in the 2006 election.[10] Image File history File links 110th_US_House_seats. ... Image File history File links 110th_US_House_seats. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... GOP redirects here. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Charles Whitlow Norwood Jr. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Juanita Millender-McDonald (September 7, 1938–April 22, 2007) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 until her death in 2007, representing Californias 37th congressional district, which includes most of South Central Los Angeles and the city of... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Martin Thomas Marty Meehan (born December 30, 1956) is an American attorney and politician from the state of Massachusetts. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Paul C. Broun, Jr. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Laura Richardson (born April 14, 1962 in Los Angeles, California) is a Democratic Representative in the United States Congress. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... Paul Eugene Gillmor (February 1, 1939 – c. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jo Ann Davis (June 29, 1950 – October 6, 2007) was a Republican from the United States Commonwealth of Virginia, who represented the states 1st congressional district[1] in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 until her death. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Niki Tsongas is the widow of US Senator Paul Tsongas. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 331st day of the year (332nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A Delegate to Congress is a non-voting member of the United States House of Representatives who is elected from a U.S. territory or from the District of Columbia. ... The Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico is a nonvoting representative of the United States House of Representatives elected by Puerto Ricans every 4 years. ... Floridas 13th congressional district encompasses all of Sarasota, DeSoto, and Hardee County, and most of Manatee County, except for a small northern coastal portion in District 11. ... Christine Jennings Christine Jennings (born November 26, 1945) is a banker and a Democratic politician. ... Vernon Vern Buchanan (born May 8, 1951) is a Republican politician and an automobile dealer. ...


Leadership

Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi and incoming House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer meet with President George W. Bush on November 9, 2006.
Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi and incoming House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer meet with President George W. Bush on November 9, 2006.

Image File history File linksMetadata Bush,_Pelosi,_and_Hoyer_meeting_at_White_House,_Nov_9,_2006. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Bush,_Pelosi,_and_Hoyer_meeting_at_White_House,_Nov_9,_2006. ... The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer—or speaker—of the United States House of Representatives. ... Nancy Patricia DAlesandro Pelosi (born March 26, 1940) is currently the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. ... The Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives acts as the leader of the party that has a majority control of the seats in the house (at least 218 of the 435 seats). ... Steny Hamilton Hoyer (born June 14, 1939) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the Marylands 5th congressional district since 1981. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and the 43rd and current President of the United States. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Senate

Dick Cheney 46th and current Vice President (2001- ) The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who is a heartbeat from the presidency. ... Richard Bruce Dick Cheney (born January 30, 1941), is the 46th and current Vice President of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia the current President pro tempore of the United States Senate. ... Robert Carlyle Byrd (born November 20, 1917) is the senior United States Senator from West Virginia and a member of the Democratic Party. ... West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 19, 1863. ... Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia the current President pro tempore of the United States Senate. ... This article is about the senator. ... Alaska was admitted to the Union on January 3, 1959. ...

Majority (Democratic) leadership

The Senate Majority Leader is a member of the United States Senate who is elected by his or her party conference to serve as the chief Senate spokesman for his or her party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate. ... The Democratic caucus of the United States Senate chooses a conference chairman. ... Harry Mason Reid (born December 2, 1939) is the senior United States Senator from Nevada and a member of the Democratic Party. ... Nevada was admitted to the Union on October 31, 1864. ... The U.S. Senate Majority Whip is the second ranking member of the United States Senate. ... Richard Joseph Dick Durbin, (born November 21, 1944) is currently the senior United States Senator from Illinois and Democratic Whip, the second highest position in the party leadership in the Senate. ... Illinois was admitted to the Union on December 3, 1818. ... Barbara Levy Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is an American politician and the current junior U.S. Senator from the State of California. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Thomas Richard Carper (born January 23, 1947) is a United States politician who has been a U.S. Senator from Delaware since 2001. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Delaware. ... For other people named Bill Nelson, see Bill Nelson (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. State of Florida. ... Russell Dana Feingold (born March 2, 1953) is an American politician and has been a U.S. senator from Wisconsin since 1993. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Largest metro area Greater Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to... Charles Ellis Chuck Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is a Jewish American politician. ... This article is about the state. ... DSCC can also refer to Defense Supply Center, Columbus. ... Charles Ellis Chuck Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is a Jewish American politician. ... This article is about the state. ... The United States Senate Democratic Conference Secretary, also called the Caucus Secretary, is a ranking leadership position within the Democratic Party in the United States Senate. ... Patricia Lynn Murray (known as Patty Murray) (born October 11, 1950) is a Democratic United States Senator from Washington. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... Since 1947, the Democratic members of the United States Senate have elected a policy committee chairman. ... Byron Leslie Dorgan (born May 14, 1942) is the junior United States Senator from North Dakota. ... Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ... Deborah Ann Debbie Stabenow (born Deborah Ann Greer on April 29, 1950) is a Democratic United States Senator from Michigan. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Jesse Francis Jeff Bingaman Jr. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Largest metro area Albuquerque metropolitan area Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... Blanche Lambert Lincoln (born September 30, 1960) is a Democratic United States Senator from the State of Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ...

Minority (Republican) leadership

The Senate Minority Leader is a member of the United States Senate who is elected by his or her party conference to serve as the chief Senate spokesmen for his or her party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate. ... Addison Mitchell Mitch McConnell, Jr. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Traditionally the second ranking position in the minority party in the United States Senate. ... Chester Trent Lott Sr. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Robert Foster Bob Bennett (born September 18, 1933) is a Republican United States Senator from Utah. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Republican caucus of the United States Senate chooses a conference chairman. ... This page is about the current Arizona Senator; for his father, a U.S. Representative from Iowa, see John Kyl; for a U.S. Representative from Mississippi with a similar name, see John Kyle. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... Since 1947, the Republican members of the United States Senate have elected a policy committee chairman. ... Kathryn Ann Bailey Hutchison, usually known as Kay Bailey Hutchison (born July 22, 1943, in Galveston, Texas), is the senior United States Senator from Texas. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... The United States Senate Republican Conference Vice-Chair, also known previously as the Conference Secretary, is the third-ranking leadership position within the U.S. Republican Party in the United States Senate. ... John Cornyn III (born February 2, 1952) is the junior United States Senator from Texas. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is the Republican Hill committee for the United States Senate, working to elect Republicans to that body. ... John Eric Ensign (born March 25, 1958) is the junior United States Senator from Nevada. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Nevada. ...

House of Representatives

The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is the presiding officer—or speaker—of the United States House of Representatives. ... Nancy Patricia DAlesandro Pelosi (born March 26, 1940) is currently the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. ... Map The 8th congressional district of California covers most of the City and County of San Francisco except for a corner in the southwest -- the Sunset District and St. ... Xavier Becerra Xavier Becerra (born January 26, 1958), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 31st District of California (map), which is based in Hollywood. ... California congressional districts since 2003. ...

Majority (Democratic) leadership

The Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives acts as the leader of the party that has a majority control of the seats in the house (currently at least 218 of the 435 seats). ... Steny Hamilton Hoyer (born June 14, 1939) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the Marylands 5th congressional district since 1981. ... Map The Fifth Congressional District of Maryland elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives every two years. ... The Majority Whip is an elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives who assists the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader to coordinate ideas on and garner support for proposed legislation. ... James Enos Jim Clyburn (born July 21, 1940) is an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 6th District of South Carolina. ... The 6th Congressional District of South Carolina is a congressional district in central South Carolina. ... A whip in the United States House of Representatives is a member of the party leadership who comes second in line after the partys floor leader, which in the house is the House Majority Leader or the House Minority Leader. ... For other persons named John Lewis, see John Lewis (disambiguation). ... The 5th Congressional District of Georgia is currently represented by John Lewis. ... A whip in the United States House of Representatives is a member of the party leadership who comes second in line after the partys floor leader, which in the house is the House Majority Leader or the House Minority Leader. ... Debbie Wasserman Schultz (born September 27, 1966) is a Florida Democrat elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2004, representing Floridas 20th congressional district. ... Floridas Twentieth Congressional District is a U.S. congressional district in Florida. ... George Kenneth Butterfield, Jr. ... North Carolinas 1st congressional district is located mostly in the northeastern part of the state. ... Joseph Crowley (born March 16, 1962) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of New York, currently the representing the states 7th Congressional district (see map) in the United States House of Representatives. ... New Yorks Seventh Congressional District is a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives in New York City. ... Diana DeGette, at podium, denounces a proposed amendment to the Constitution to ban gay marriage. ... Colorados 1st Congressional district The 1st Congressional district of Colorado is located in central Colorado, encompassing the city of Denver and nearby areas. ... Edward Lopez Pastor (born June 28, 1943), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1991, representing the 4th District of Arizona (map). ... Arizonas 4th congressional district contains Phoenix and some of its suburbs. ... Janice D. Jan Schakowsky (born May 22, 1944), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 9th District of Illinois (map). ... Illinois 9th Congressional District consists of the northside of Chicago, all of Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Park ridge, and Norridge. ... Rep. ... The current boundaries of Tennessees 8th District The 8th Congressional District of Tennessee is a congressional district in Tennessee. ... Maxine Waters (born Maxine Moore Carr on August 15, 1938) has served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1991, representing the 35th District of California (map). ... California congressional districts since 2003. ... The House Democratic Caucus, nominates and elects the Democratic Party leadership in the United States House of Representatives. ... Rahm Emanuel (born November 29, 1959) is an American politician. ... Illinois 5th congressional district is a United States Congressional District that covers the northside of Chicago and parts of Cook County. ... The Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the United States House of Representatives is a leadership position that ranks just below the Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. ... John B. Larson (born July 22, 1948), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 1st District of Connecticut (map). ... Connecticuts 1st congressional district is currently represented by Democrat John Larson, who has represented the district since 1999. ... Categories: Politics stubs ... Christopher Chris Van Hollen, Jr. ... Map of the Eighth District Marylands eighth congressional district elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives every two years. ... In the United States House of Representatives, there are two House Steering and Policy Committees, one Democratic and one Republican. ... Rosa DeLauro Rosa L. DeLauro (born March 2, 1943), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1991, representing the 3rd District of Connecticut (map). ... Map Connecticuts 3rd District has been in existence since 1837,having been organized from the At-large District. ... George Miller (born May 17, 1945), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1975, representing the 7th District of California. ... Map Californias Seventh Congressional District currently covers half of Contra Costa County, Solano County and a tiny portion of Napa County. ...

Minority (Republican) leadership

Senators' party membership by state at the opening of the 110th Congress in January 2007
Senators' party membership by state at the opening of the 110th Congress in January 2007