Who had control of the Senate in 2001?
| 107th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Democratic (until January 20, 2001) Republican (Jan 20, 2001 – Jun 6, 2001) Democratic (from June 6, 2001) |
| Senate President | Al Gore (D) (until January 20, 2001) Dick Cheney (R) (from January 20, 2001) |
| House Majority | Republican |
| House Speaker | Dennis Hastert (R) |
Who was Senate majority leader in 2002?
2002 United States Senate elections
| Leader | Trent Lott (stepped down as leader) | Tom Daschle |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Leader since | June 12, 1996 | January 3, 1995 |
| Leader’s seat | Mississippi | South Dakota |
| Seats before | 49 | 49 |
How do you choose the Senate majority leader?
The Senate Republican and Democratic floor leaders are elected by the members of their party in the Senate at the beginning of each Congress. Depending on which party is in power, one serves as majority leader and the other as minority leader. The leaders serve as spokespersons for their party’s positions on issues.
Who is the current Majority House leader?
With the Democrats holding a majority of seats and the Republicans holding a minority, the current leaders are Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise.
What are the duties of the Senate minority leader?
The minority leader: develops the minority position; negotiates with the majority party; directs minority caucus activities on the floor; directs floor activity for the minority party; leads floor debate for the minority party. Leadership is a key ingredient to a successful Legislature.