Who was in control of the Senate in 2013?
Who was in control of the Senate in 2013?
| 113th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority | Democratic |
| Senate President | Joe Biden (D) |
| House Majority | Republican |
| House Speaker | John Boehner (R) |
What was the Senate makeup in 2013?
2013 United States Senate elections
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader’s seat | Nevada | Kentucky |
| Seats before | 52 | 46 |
| Seats after | 53 | 45 |
| Seat change | 1 | 1 |
Who is the minority floor leader of the Senate?
Her tie-breaking vote established a Democratic majority in the Senate, making Charles Schumer the majority leader and Mitch McConnell the minority leader.
Who was US House majority leader in 2013?
Majority Leaders of the House (1899 to present)
| Congress and Years | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 112th (2011–2013) | CANTOR, Eric | Republican |
| 113th (2013–2015) | CANTOR, Eric 12 | Republican |
| 113th (2013–2015) | MCCARTHY, Kevin 13 | Republican |
| 114th (2015–2017) | MCCARTHY, Kevin | Republican |
Who controlled the Senate in 2014?
The 2014 elections gave the Republicans control of the Senate and the House for the first time since the 109th Congress. With 248 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this Congress began with the largest Republican majority since the 71st Congress of 1929–1931.
Who controlled the Senate in 2012?
Congressional elections The Democrats ended up retaining majority control of the Senate, picking up two net seats.
Who is majority floor leader?
Current floor leaders The Senate is currently composed of 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and 2 independents, both of whom caucus with the Democrats. The current leaders are Senators Chuck Schumer (D) of New York and Mitch McConnell (R) of Kentucky.
Who is the minority whip?
Current leaders
| Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D) | Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D) |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R) | Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R) |
Who controlled the House and Senate in 2012?
Congressional elections Democrats were expected to have 23 seats up for election, including 2 independents who caucus with the Democrats, while Republicans were only expected to have 10 seats up for election. The Democrats ended up retaining majority control of the Senate, picking up two net seats.
Who is the House minority leader?
The current Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, serves as floor leader of the opposition party. Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House during the convening of the Congress.
Who is the current majority floor leader?
| Dean: Hal Rogers (R), KY | |
|---|---|
| Oldest: Hal Rogers (R), KY | |
| Speaker: Pelosi (D), CA | |
| Majority Leader: Hoyer (D), MD | Minority Leader: McCarthy (R), CA |
| Majority Whip: Clyburn (D), SC | Minority Whip: Scalise (R), LA |
How long has Kevin McCarthy been House minority leader?
He was a representative in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006, the last two years as minority leader….Kevin McCarthy (California politician)
| Kevin McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Bill Thomas |
| Constituency | 22nd district (2007–2013) 23rd district (2013–present) |
| Minority Leader of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 5, 2004 – April 17, 2006 |
