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CongressCongress
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives
& Senate& Senate
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives
House of Representatives 435 MembersHouse of Representatives 435 MembersSpeaker of the House-John Boehner Speaker of the House-John Boehner
(Republican) Ohio(Republican) OhioSpeaker of the House is second in line to Speaker of the House is second in line to
be President after the Vice Presidentbe President after the Vice PresidentRepublicans control the HouseRepublicans control the HouseDemocrats are the minority party in the Democrats are the minority party in the
HouseHouseNancy Pelosi (Democrat) Minority LeaderNancy Pelosi (Democrat) Minority Leader
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives
Term for Representative-2 YearsTerm for Representative-2 YearsMembers of the House-Called Members of the House-Called
RepresentativeRepresentativeMembers of the House are more Members of the House are more
concerned with the district they concerned with the district they representrepresent
And interests of the People.And interests of the People.Kevin McCarthy-Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy-Majority Leader
(Republican)(Republican)
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives
Salary for House of Representative-Salary for House of Representative-$174,000$174,000
435 Members435 MembersRepublicans 247Republicans 247Democrats 188Democrats 18850 % plus 1 would be 218. If all 50 % plus 1 would be 218. If all
Republicans vote along party lines Republicans vote along party lines they don’t need the democrats to they don’t need the democrats to agree. agree.
SenateSenate
Members are called SenatorsMembers are called Senators6 Year Terms6 Year TermsMajority Leader-Harry Reid, Majority Leader-Harry Reid, Upper HouseUpper HousePresident of Senate-Joe Biden (Vice President of Senate-Joe Biden (Vice
President of the U.S.)President of the U.S.)Minority Leader-Mitch McConnell Minority Leader-Mitch McConnell
(Kentucky) (Kentucky)
SenateSenate
100 Senators in the Senate100 Senators in the Senate Minority Leader-Harry Reid Nevada (D) Minority Leader-Harry Reid Nevada (D) Majority Leader-Mitch McConnell Kentucky Majority Leader-Mitch McConnell Kentucky
®® Two Senators from each state regardless Two Senators from each state regardless
of the population of the state.of the population of the state. 1/3 of the senators are up for re election in 1/3 of the senators are up for re election in
November 2016.November 2016.
SenateSenate
President Pro Tempore-Patrick Leahy President Pro Tempore-Patrick Leahy (Vermont)(Vermont)
$193, 400$193, 400 Senate approves Presidential Senate approves Presidential
appointmentsappointments Senators look at focusing on the interests Senators look at focusing on the interests
of the stateof the state Majority Party in the Senate is the Majority Party in the Senate is the
Republican partyRepublican party Minority Party in the Senate is the Minority Party in the Senate is the
Democratic PartyDemocratic Party
CongressCongress
Census-Tallying of people living in the U.S. Census-Tallying of people living in the U.S. Presently we have 324 million peoplePresently we have 324 million peopleThis total does not include the illegals This total does not include the illegals
living in the U.S. (7 to 20 Million)living in the U.S. (7 to 20 Million)Census is used to determine how many Census is used to determine how many
representatives each state has in the representatives each state has in the House of RepresentativeHouse of Representative
Each state is guaranteed 1 Rep in the Each state is guaranteed 1 Rep in the House. House.
SenateSenate
Assistant Majority LeaderAssistant Majority Leader(Democratic Whip)(Democratic Whip)Richard DurbinDemocrat, Illinois Democrat, Illinois
Assistant Minority LeaderAssistant Minority Leader(Republican Whip)(Republican Whip)Jon KylRepublican, Arizona Republican, Arizona
SenateSenate
Senators are assigned to Senators are assigned to committees.committees.
Seniority-Years of ServiceSeniority-Years of Service
Senate Comm.Senate Comm.
Standing Standing Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Appropriations Armed Services Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Budget Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate CommSenate Comm
Energy and Natural Resources Environment and Public Works Finance Foreign Relations Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Judiciary Rules and Administration Small Business and Entrepreneurship Veterans' Affairs
SenateSenate
Special, Select, and Other Special, Select, and Other Indian Affairs Select Committee on Ethics Select Committee on Intelligence
Special Committee on Aging
SenateSenate
About The Committee SystemAbout The Committee System Due to the high volume and Due to the high volume and complexity of its work, the Senate complexity of its work, the Senate divides its tasks among 20 divides its tasks among 20 committees, 68 subcommittees, and committees, 68 subcommittees, and 4 joint committees. Although the 4 joint committees. Although the Senate committee system is similar to Senate committee system is similar to that of the House of Representatives, that of the House of Representatives, it has its own guidelines.it has its own guidelines.
SenateSenate
Joint Joint Joint Committee on Printing Joint Committee on Taxation Joint Committee on the Library Joint Economic Committee Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives
Representative is the name often given to Representative is the name often given to a member of the House of Representativesa member of the House of Representatives
Congressman is another name for a Congressman is another name for a representativerepresentative
Speaker of the House-John Boehner from Speaker of the House-John Boehner from Ohio The Speaker of the House is second Ohio The Speaker of the House is second in line to succeed the President, after the in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President. Vice President.
Majority Party in the House-RepublicansMajority Party in the House-Republicans Minority Party in the House-DemocratsMinority Party in the House-Democrats
House of RepHouse of Rep
Elected to a two-year term, each Elected to a two-year term, each representative serves the people of a representative serves the people of a specific congressional district by specific congressional district by introducing bills and serving on introducing bills and serving on committees, among other duties.committees, among other duties.
House of RepHouse of Rep
Republican LeadershipRepublican LeadershipMajority LeaderRep. Eric CantorRep. Eric CantorMajority WhipRep. Kevin McCarthyRep. Kevin McCarthyConference ChairmanRep. Jeb HensarlingRep. Jeb Hensarling
House of RepHouse of Rep
Democratic LeadershipDemocratic Leadership Democratic Leader Rep. Nancy PelosiRep. Nancy Pelosi Democratic Whip Rep. Steny HoyerRep. Steny Hoyer Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. James ClyburnRep. James Clyburn Democratic Caucus Rep. John LarsonRep. John Larson
House of RepHouse of Rep
Agriculture Appropriations Armed Services Budget Education and the Workforce Energy and Commerce Ethics
House of RepHouse of Rep
Financial Services Foreign Affairs Homeland Security House Administration Judiciary Natural Resources
House of RepHouse of Rep
Oversight and Government Reform Rules Science, Space, and Technology Small Business Transportation and Infrastructure
House of RepHouse of Rep
Veterans’ Affairs Ways and Means Intelligence
House of RepHouse of Rep
Joint Economic Committee Joint Committee on the Library Joint Committee on Printing Joint Committee on Taxation
House of RepHouse of Rep
Nancy Pelosi-2007 was the first Nancy Pelosi-2007 was the first female to be elected as Speaker of female to be elected as Speaker of the House.the House.
Majority LeaderMajority Leader
The role of the majority leader has The role of the majority leader has been defined by history and tradition. been defined by history and tradition. This officer is charged with scheduling This officer is charged with scheduling legislation for floor consideration; legislation for floor consideration; planning the daily, weekly, and annual planning the daily, weekly, and annual legislative agendas; consulting with legislative agendas; consulting with Members to gauge party sentiment; Members to gauge party sentiment; and, in general, working to advance and, in general, working to advance the goals of the majority party. the goals of the majority party.
Minority LeadersMinority Leaders
The minority leader serves as floor The minority leader serves as floor leader of the "loyal opposition," and is leader of the "loyal opposition," and is the minority counterpart to the the minority counterpart to the Speaker. Although many of the basic Speaker. Although many of the basic leadership responsibilities of the leadership responsibilities of the minority and majority leaders are minority and majority leaders are similar, the minority leader speaks for similar, the minority leader speaks for minority party and its policies and minority party and its policies and works to protect the minority's rights works to protect the minority's rights 2727
SenioritySeniority
The senior majority party member on The senior majority party member on a committee still usually wins the a committee still usually wins the role of chairperson, but it is no longer role of chairperson, but it is no longer guaranteed.guaranteed.
Legislative PowersLegislative Powers
Expressed Powers-Specific powers of Expressed Powers-Specific powers of Congress. Example: Raise and Congress. Example: Raise and support Armies.support Armies.
Implied Powers-Powers that Congress Implied Powers-Powers that Congress has but are not explicitly stated in has but are not explicitly stated in Constitution.Constitution.
Elastic Clause-Clause 18 has allowed Elastic Clause-Clause 18 has allowed Congress to stretch its powers to Congress to stretch its powers to meet new needs.meet new needs.
Tax BillsTax Bills
All tax bills and other measures to All tax bills and other measures to raise money must start in the House raise money must start in the House of Rep.of Rep.
Senate must approve the bills for Senate must approve the bills for them to become laws with the them to become laws with the approval of the President.approval of the President.
Bills to spend money must also begin Bills to spend money must also begin in the House.in the House.
BillsBills
Authorization Bills-Create projects Authorization Bills-Create projects like the space shuttle programlike the space shuttle program
Appropriation Bills-Actually provide Appropriation Bills-Actually provide the money for each program or the money for each program or activity.activity.
No government agency can spend No government agency can spend money without approval from money without approval from Congress.Congress.
Powers of CongressPowers of Congress
Only congress can declare warOnly congress can declare warSenate must approve treatiesSenate must approve treatiesRegulating commerce with other Regulating commerce with other
countries is another power granted countries is another power granted to Congressto Congress
Powers of CongressPowers of Congress
Using page 149 make a chart Using page 149 make a chart showing both the selected expressed showing both the selected expressed and implied powersand implied powers
Money PowersMoney PowersCommerce PowersCommerce PowersMilitary and Foreign Policy PowersMilitary and Foreign Policy PowersOther legislative powers.Other legislative powers.Use paper provided in the room and Use paper provided in the room and
this is due by the end of the period.this is due by the end of the period.
Powers of CongressPowers of Congress
Constitution allows Congress the power Constitution allows Congress the power to propose Constitutional amendments to propose Constitutional amendments by a two thirds vote of both houses.by a two thirds vote of both houses.
Congress is in charge of counting Congress is in charge of counting electoral votes in presidential elections.electoral votes in presidential elections.
No MajorityNo MajorityHouse picks PresidentHouse picks PresidentSenate chooses Vice PresidentSenate chooses Vice President
CongressCongress
Senate has the power to approve or Senate has the power to approve or reject the president’s nominees for:reject the president’s nominees for:
Supreme Court JusticesSupreme Court JusticesFederal JudgesFederal JudgesAmbassadorsAmbassadors
ImpeachImpeach
House as the sole authority to House as the sole authority to impeach-accuse officials of impeach-accuse officials of misconduct in officemisconduct in office
Senate acts a jury and decides by a Senate acts a jury and decides by a two thirds vote whether to convict two thirds vote whether to convict and remove the person from office.and remove the person from office.
Congress
Incumbant-Someone in office running for another term.
Tabled-Set asideConstituents-People a person in office
voted for and that you as an official represent.
Override Veto-2/3 vote by both housesPartisan-Republican, RepublicanDemocrat, Democrat
Congress
Foreign Relations-Relationship with U.S. and another country.
Next Presidential ElectionNovember, 2016Commerce-TradeSeniority-Many years of serviceFilibuster-Wasting time to delay a
vote in the Senate
Congress
Rider-Add something in a bill that has nothing to do with the bill knowing the bill will pass.
Census-Taken every 10 years.House of Rep. would be interested in
the census.Veto-Power of the President to knock
down a bill he/she does not like.
Limits on Power of CongressLimits on Power of Congress
Writ of Habeas Corpus-Court order Writ of Habeas Corpus-Court order that requires police to bring a that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person.are holding the person.
Bills of Attainder-Laws that punish a Bills of Attainder-Laws that punish a person without a jury trial. Congress person without a jury trial. Congress has prohibited Bills of Attainderhas prohibited Bills of Attainder
Ex Post Facto LawsEx Post Facto Laws
Qualifications for HouseQualifications for House
25 Years of age25 Years of ageLive in state you representLive in state you representU.S. Citizen for at least 7 years U.S. Citizen for at least 7 years
before being elected.before being elected.
Qualifications for SenatorQualifications for Senator
30 Years old30 Years oldLive in state you plan to representLive in state you plan to representU.S. Citizen for at least 9 years U.S. Citizen for at least 9 years
before being elected.before being elected.
Members of CongressMembers of Congress
Franking Privilege-Senators and Franking Privilege-Senators and Representatives can send job-related Representatives can send job-related mail without paying postage.mail without paying postage.
Members of Congress have low cost Members of Congress have low cost life insurancelife insurance
Have certain immunity rights that Have certain immunity rights that give them some protection as give them some protection as Senators and Representatives.Senators and Representatives.
LobbyistsLobbyists
People hired by private groups to People hired by private groups to influence government decision influence government decision makersmakers
Pork Barrel ProjectsPork Barrel Projects
Government projects and grants that Government projects and grants that primarily benefit the home districts primarily benefit the home districts or state. or state.
Bill to LawBill to Law
Turn to Page 160Turn to Page 160Use the information on p. 160 to fill Use the information on p. 160 to fill
in your chartin your chartWhy is it so hard to pass billsWhy is it so hard to pass bills
Voting on a BillVoting on a Bill
Filibuster-Talk a bill to deathFilibuster-Talk a bill to death Cloture-Under this procedure, no one may Cloture-Under this procedure, no one may
speak for more than one hourspeak for more than one hour Veto-Refuse to signVeto-Refuse to sign Over Ride Presidential VetoOver Ride Presidential Veto Private Bills-Concern individual peoplePrivate Bills-Concern individual people Public Bills-Apply to nation as a wholePublic Bills-Apply to nation as a whole Riders-Complete unrelated amendments Riders-Complete unrelated amendments
added to a another bill. added to a another bill.
Bill to LawBill to Law
Voice Vote-Yea or noVoice Vote-Yea or noStanding Vote-Those in favor stand to Standing Vote-Those in favor stand to
be counted. House uses a be counted. House uses a computerized voting system to produce computerized voting system to produce a permanent record of everyone’s vote.a permanent record of everyone’s vote.
Roll-Call Vote-Vote as your name is Roll-Call Vote-Vote as your name is calledcalled
Constitution requires that the senate Constitution requires that the senate and house pass a bill in identical form and house pass a bill in identical form before it becomes a lawbefore it becomes a law
Presidential ActionPresidential Action
Veto-Refuse to signVeto-Refuse to signPocket VetoPocket VetoLine Item Veto where the President Line Item Veto where the President
can take out a line he or she does can take out a line he or she does not like.not like.
The current salary (2011-2012) for rank-and-The current salary (2011-2012) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.$174,000 per year.
The Constitution grants the House several The Constitution grants the House several exclusive powers: the power to initiate exclusive powers: the power to initiate revenue bills, to bills, to impeach officials, and to elect officials, and to elect the President in case of an the President in case of an Electoral College deadlock.deadlock.2 The House meets in the south The House meets in the south wing of the wing of the United States Capitol, with the , with the Senate meeting in the north wing of the same Senate meeting in the north wing of the same building.building.
CommitteesCommittees
Subcommittees-Deal with more specific issuesSubcommittees-Deal with more specific issues Select Comm-Created to do a special job for a Select Comm-Created to do a special job for a
limited periodlimited period Standing Comm-Permanent comm.Standing Comm-Permanent comm. Joint Comm-Include members of both housesJoint Comm-Include members of both houses Senators/Representatives are assigned to the Senators/Representatives are assigned to the
various committees.various committees. Leaders of the political parties make Leaders of the political parties make
committee appointments.committee appointments. Conference Comm-Trying to figure out details.Conference Comm-Trying to figure out details.
Senate Committees
Agriculture, Nutrition, ForestryAgriculture, Energy, Marketing,
Inspection, Plant and Animal Health, Price Support, Rural Development, Conservation, & Forestry)
Appropriations-Money Distribution among the committees
Armed Services-Oversees weapons programs and military operations
Senate Comm.
Budget-Responsible for wring the overall budget plan for the year.
Commerce, Science, Transportation-All matters relating to technology, transportation, Communications, and Consumer Affairs
Energy and Natural Resources-It oversees research, regulation, and use of all energy resources
Senate Comm.
Environment and Public Works-It is responsible for air and water quality, flood protection, drinking and wastewater systems, Nuclear Safety, Global Warming, and wildlife protection.
Finance-Handles issues of public money, health care, and social security
Foreign Relations-It helps shape U.S. Policy around the world.
Senate Comm
Health, Education, Labor, Pensions-It oversees health care, schools, employment, and retirement programs
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs-It oversees health care and government management
Senate Comm.
Judiciary-It deals with legal matters ranging from criminal justice to antitrust and intellectual property law, Human Rights, Immigration, Border Security Terrorism
Rules and Administration-It handles Senate Rules
Senate Comm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship-Promotes small businesses
Veterans Affairs-It oversees veterans’ health care and benefits.
House Comm
Agriculture-Farm Production to ensure fair prices, helps farmers financially, helps food producers sell goods overseas.
Commerce-Promotes trade, economic growth, prevents unfair trade practices.
Defense-It oversees everything regarding America’s military
House Comm
Education-It is in charge of federal education programs including: Student loans, migrant training, vocational training, and programs with people with special needs.
Energy-Responsible for the research and development of energy technology., use of nuclear energy, and pricing and distrubtion of oil
House Comm
Health and Human Services, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Social
services for children. Homeland-Was created in response to 9-
11 and its function to protect the nation against threats to the homeland.
Housing and Urban development-Community development, administer fair housing laws and provide affordable housing for the needy.
House Comm
Interior-It works to protect the natural environment.
Labor-Protect worker’s rights, improve working conditions
State-It helps the President with international affairs and in carrying out U.S. Foreign policy, negotiates treaties with other countries.
House Comm
Transportation-Sets national transportation policy including highway planning development, aviation, mass transit, and railroads.
Treasury-Oversees and reports on the financial state of the government and economy. IRS is under this department.
Veteran Affairs-It provides benefits and services to former service men and women.
House of Rep.
Republican Leadership Majority Leader
Rep. Eric Cantor Represents Republicans on the House floor. Majority Whip
Rep. Kevin McCarthy Assists leadership in managing party's legislative
program
House of Rep.
Democratic LeaderRep. Nancy PelosiRepresents Democrats on the House
floor. Democratic WhipRep. Steny HoyerAssists leadership in managing
party's legislative program.
Committees Senate
the Senate divides its tasks among 20 committees, 68 subcommittees, and 4 joint committees.
Senate-Democrat Leadership Senate Organization Chart for the 113th CongressThe Virtual
Reference Desk provides resources about Senate Leadership, committees, and officers.
Constitutionally Mandated Officers Vice President Biden, Joseph R., Jr. President Pro Tempore Leahy, Patrick J. (D-VT), Political Party Leaders Majority Party Majority Leader Reid, Harry (D-NV) Majority Whip Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
Committees The House’s committees consider bills and issues and oversee
agencies, programs, and activities within their jurisdictions. Agriculture Appropriations Armed Services Budget Education and the Workforce Energy and Commerce Ethics Financial Services Foreign Affairs Homeland Security House Administration Judiciary Natural Resources
House of Rep Committees Oversight and Government Reform Rules Science, Space, and Technology Small Business Transportation and Infrastructure Veterans’ Affairs Ways and Means Intelligence Joint Economic Committee Joint Committee on the Library Joint Committee on Printing Joint Committee on Taxation
There are twenty-three committees in the House (including "select intelligence") and twenty-three in the Senate.
Currently, there are 20 current standing committees of the House
Standing Committee-Permanent Comm.Joint Committee-Members of house and
SenateConference Comm-Not Permanent
committee
Riders-a rider is an additional provision added to a bill or other measure under the consideration by a legislature, having little connection with ...The original bill.