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.

Nov 13, 2024 · Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for...

The constitutionally-defined Senate leadership roles are the Vice President of the United States, who serves as President of the Senate, and the President pro tempore, traditionally the most senior member of the majority, who theoretically presides in the absence of the Vice President.

The positions of majority leader and minority leader are held by two United States senators and people of the party leadership of the United States Senate. They serve as chief spokespersons for their respective political parties, holding the majority and the minority in the chamber.

Current Senate leaders and officers as well as links to historical essays, lists, and artwork depicting former leaders.

Nov 13, 2024 · GOP Whip John Thune of South Dakota was elected by the Senate Republican Conference to succeed Mitch McConnell as leader in a secret election.

Nov 14, 2024 · South Dakota Sen. John Thune is the new Republican leader in the Senate. Here's where he stands on policies and his history with President-Elect Donald Trump. Thune's first challenge will be Trump's demand to use recess appointments to confirm his cabinet.

Senate Majority Leader: Chuck Schumer (D-NY). He is the leader of the Senate Democrats and the chief spokesperson of the majority party. He is responsible for setting the legislative calendar, determining which bills reach the floor for debate and vote, and negotiating with the minority party and the White House.

The United States Senate consists of 100 members, two from each of the 50 states. This list includes all senators serving in the 119th United States Congress . Party affiliation

Oct 11, 2024 · Who is the Senate majority leader? The Senate majority leader is Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. He has held the position since Jan. 20, 2021. Schumer is also the chair of the Senate...