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The Senate

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Vice President of the United States

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Vice President of the United States

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Michael R. Pence Michael R. Pence is the 48th and current Vice President of the United States. Vice President Mike Pence remains grateful for the grace of God, the love and support of his family, and the blessings of liberty that are every American's birthright. He looks forward to working with the American people as together they seek to Make America Great Again.

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Minority Leader of the Senate

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Chuck Schumer (Democrat) U.S. Senator Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer has dedicated his career to being a tireless fighter for New York. He visits all 62 counties every year and has delivered countless large and small victories across the state, including delivering $20 billion to rebuild after the 9-11 terror attacks and passing a $63 billion relief package to help New York recover from Superstorm Sandy. From massive snowstorms in Western New York to numerous floods across Upstate, Sen. Schumer has been there to deliver aid and support to New Yorkers in their time of need. Chuck was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where his dad owned a small exterminating business and his mom was a housewife. He attended public school and graduated from James Madison High School before heading to Harvard University, and then Harvard Law School. Chuck has two daughters, Jessica and Alison, and he still resides in Brooklyn with his wife, Iris Weinshall.

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Majority Leader of the Senate

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Mitch McConnell (R) McConnell currently serves as a senior member of the Appropriations, Agriculture and Rules Committees. He is the proud father of three daughters. McConnell is married to Secretary Elaine L. Chao, the 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Previously, Secretary Chao served for eight years as President George W. Bush's U.S. Secretary of Labor. She is also a former president of the United Way of America and director of the Peace Corps. Related Files

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President Pro Tempore

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Chuck Grassley Born: Sept. 17, 1933, New Hartford, Iowa Family: Married Barbara Speicher 1954; Five children, Lee, Wendy, Robin, Michele, Jay Occupation: Farmer (son, Robin, currently operates family farm); sheet metal shearer 1959-1961; assembly line worker 1961-1971; elected to Iowa Legislature 1958; U.S. House of Representatives 1974, U.S. Senate 1980 Education: B.A. 1955, M.A. 1956 Political Science, University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. work, University of Iowa Memberships: Farm Bureau, the Butler County and State of Iowa Historical Societies, Pi Gamma Mu, Kappa Delta Pi, International Association of Machinists 1962-71, Masons, Eagles, Baptist Church Committees: Finance (chairman), Judiciary, Budget, Agriculture, Joint Tax, Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, Senate Caucus on Foster Youth (Co-Chair)

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Minority Whip (Senate)

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Dick Durbin (Democrat) Elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996, and re-elected in 2002, 2008, and 2014, Durbin fills the seat left vacant by the retirement of his long-time friend and mentor, U.S. Senator Paul Simon. Senator Durbin makes approximately 50 round trips a year between Washington and Illinois. He is married to Loretta Schaefer Durbin. Their family consists of three children--Christine (deceased), Paul and Jennifer--as well as three grandchildren, Alex, Ona and Floyd. They reside in Springfield.

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