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President of the Senate

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President of the Senate

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may only vote to break a tie rarely in senate

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Chair roles

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lead each committee determine meeting times decide which bills to focus on chosen during meetings before each term begins

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Chairpersons

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-Chosen by majority party -Seniority is key component in choosing Powers: 1) Select times of meetings 2) Can kill a bill, "pigeon-holding", not scheduling a bill for a vote

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President Pro Tempore

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3rd in line leading member of the majority party

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Senate Floor Leaders/Whips

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Majority leader is most powerful in Senate

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seniority rule

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ensures experience eliminates intraparty fighting easy to use disregards abilities limits new leadership

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