Current order of succession
Q. What makes up the Senate leadership?
The floor leaders and whips of each party are elected by a majority vote of all the senators of their party assembled in a conference or, as it sometimes is called, a caucus. The majority and minority leaders are the elected spokespersons on the Senate floor for their respective political parties. …
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Q. What is the title of the leader of the Senate?
The United States Constitution designates the Vice President of the United States as president of the Senate. The Constitution also calls for a president pro tempore, to serve as the presiding officer when the president of the Senate (the vice president) is absent.
| No. | Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice President | Kamala Harris |
| 2 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Nancy Pelosi |
| 3 | President pro tempore of the Senate | Patrick Leahy |
| 4 | Secretary of State | Antony Blinken |
Q. Can Vice President overrule Senate Majority Leader?
The President of the Senate’s Role in the Legislative Process. The vice president presides over the Senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.
Q. Is basic training considered active duty for taxes?
For tax purposes, boot camp, basic training, or whenever you are on orders an are getting full pay, you are considered Active Duty. No additional entries are required for you, unless you had a civilian job in the state you had boot camp.
Q. How do I prove I am a veteran?
Here are a few common methods veterans can use to verify military service:
- Military ID Card (active duty, National Guard, Reserves, IRR, or retiree).
- VA Issued ID Card for Health Care.
- Veterans ID Card (starting Nov.
- Veterans Designation on Drivers License or State Veterans ID Card (almost all states now offer this)
