Senate
Alexander Brandt
Congressional Specific and Responsibilities
- 6 year terms
- 100 members
- Each state has two members
- Elected at large
- Write Bills
- Vote on bills
- Confirm nominations
- Ratify treaties
Congressional Leadership Positions
Vice President
- watches over Senate
President Pro Tempore
- Resides over Senate when V.P. is not there.
Majority leader
Majority Whips
Minority Leader
Minority Whip
Congressional Qualifications and Benefits
- Must be 30 years old
- U.S. citizen for 9 years
- Legal Resident of state
Salary of $174,000
Franking privilege - no paying for postage
Income tax deductions
Eligible for pensions of $150,000 a year
Free from arrest while attending Congress
May not be sued for anything they say on House or Senate floor.