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Maine's Senators

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Maine's Senators

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2013 - Susan Collins (R), Angus King (I)

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President Pro Tempore

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Takes over when the President of the senate if absent 2013 - Patrick Leahy (D-VT)

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Whips

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Help the majority/minority leaders organize the party members and makes sure they are present to vote.

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Duties of President of the Senate

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presides over the Senate, break tie votes

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Majority Leaders

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2013 - Harry Reid (D-NV) 2013 - Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

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Number of Members

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100, two people from each state

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Benefits

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Stationery, franking (postage), medical clinic, allowances for staff and assistants, trips home, telephones, income tax deduction for having 2 homes, pension after retirement.

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Qualifications

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1. 30 years old 2. 9 years a US citizen 3. A resident of the state that elects them Salary: $174,000

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Term of Office

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6 years, elections staggered so 1/3 of the senators are elected every 2 years

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Leadership - President of the Senate

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2013 - Vice president of the United States, Joesph Biden (D) Salary: $223,500

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