What does a U.S. Senator's Job Entail?
A Senator holds many responsibilities but as a part of its legislative duties, the Senate introduces bills and resolutions, or it considers legislation proposed by the House. A Senate committee usually examines and discusses a bill and then accepts or rejects it. The full Senate votes on accepted bills. If the bill is approved by the full Senate and originated in the Senate, the bill is sent to the House for consideration. If the approved bill originated in the House, the bill is sent to the president for his signature or veto.
Other Senate duties are related to its obligation to check and balance other parts of the federal government. Before the president can appoint people to certain positions, including members of the Cabinet, justices of the Supreme Court, other federal judges, and ambassadors, the Senate must consent to the appointments. By two-thirds vote, the Senate must also approve treaties that the executive branch makes with foreign governments. Although only the House of Representatives has the power to impeach a government official or charge the official with misconduct, the Senate holds the impeachment trial to determine whether the official is guilty of the charge.
Other Senate duties are related to its obligation to check and balance other parts of the federal government. Before the president can appoint people to certain positions, including members of the Cabinet, justices of the Supreme Court, other federal judges, and ambassadors, the Senate must consent to the appointments. By two-thirds vote, the Senate must also approve treaties that the executive branch makes with foreign governments. Although only the House of Representatives has the power to impeach a government official or charge the official with misconduct, the Senate holds the impeachment trial to determine whether the official is guilty of the charge.
Meet, Mrs. Kamala Harris a current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of California. Mrs. Harris is running on the platform we’re all in this together. She currently serves as the first African- American Attorney General for California. Mrs. Harris wants to make changes within the criminal justice system, higher education, environment, and many more. To learn more on how she plans to tackle these issues visit her website at http://www.kamalaharris.org/issues/
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Meet, Mrs. Loretta Sanchez a current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of California. Loretta Sanchez campaign wants to be the voice for Californians who would otherwise not be heard or represented in our political process. She has served in the House of Representatives for the past 19 years. She’s a member of the Democratic Party. Representative Sanchez wants to make changes for veterans, the economy, education, and more. To learn more about her initiatives please visit her campaign site at http://www.loretta.org/
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Meet, Mr. Steve Lindbeck the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Alaska. He believes the old way of doing things isn’t working anymore. Mr. Lindbeck has previously served as the CEO of Alaska Public Media. The issues he wants to tackle are economics, education, women reproductive rights, and many more. To learn more about his campaign visit https://lindbeckforalaska.com/
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Meet, Candidate Don Young the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Alaska. He is running on the platform a “Congressman for all of Alaska.” Mr. Young currently serves as the representative for the state. He wants to tackle issues related education, labor, military, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website today at http://www.alaskansfordonyoung.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Ted Strickland the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Ohio. He stands on the platform “Ohio needs to know.” Mr. Strickland has previously served as Governor for the state. The issues that he wants to tackle are related to corporate dominance in politics, jobs, safe schools, and many more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website today at http://www.tedstrickland.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Robb Portman the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Ohio. He currently serves as the states Senator. Mr. Portman is running on the platform “Commonsense Conservative.” The issues that he wants to tackle are related to jobs, obamacare, budget, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website today at https://www.robportman.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Patrick Murphy the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Florida. He currently serves a Congressman in the House of Representatives. Mr. Murphy stands on the platform “Fighting for Florida's middle class.” The issues that he wants to tackle are related to criminal justice reform, voting rights, immigration reform, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website today at https://www.murphyforflorida.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Marco Rubio the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Florida. He currently serves as a Congressman in the House of Representatives. Mr. Rubio stands on the platform “Keep America Safe and Strong.” The issues that he wants to tackle are related to families, terrorism, jobs, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website today at https://marcorubio.com/.
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Meet, Mrs. Maggie Hassan the current Democratic candidate running for Senator in the state of New Hampshire. She currently serves as the Governor for the state. Mrs. Hassan stands on the platform “For the future of New Hampshire.” The issues she plans to tackle are related to the economy, the campaign finance system, the environment, and more. To learn how she plans to do this please visit her website today at http://maggiehassan.com/.
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Meet, Mrs. Kelly Ayotte the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of New Hampshire. She currently serves as the Senator for the state. Mrs. Kelly is running on the platform “Putting New Hampshire First.” The issues she plans to tackle are related to jobs, drugs, national security, and more. To learn how she plans to do this please visit her website today at https://www.kellyfornh.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Russ Feingold the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Wisconsin. He has previously served as Senator for the state. Mr. Feingold stands on the platform “Bringing Wisconsin's bipartisanship, honesty and independence to the U.S. Senate.” The issues he wants to tackle are related to the economy, affordable college, closing special interest loopholes, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website today at http://russfeingold.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Ron Johnson the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Wisconsin. He currently serves as a Senator for the state. The issues he wants to tackle are related to national security, jobs, veterans, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website today at https://www.ronjohnsonforsenate.com/.
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Meet, Mrs. Katie McGinty the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Pennsylvania. She has previously served as the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Mrs. McGinty wants to tackle issues related to jobs, education, national security, and more. To learn how she plans to do this please visit her website at https://katiemcginty.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Pat Toomey the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Pennsylvania. He currently serves as a Senator for the state. Mr. Toomey wants to tackle issues related to agriculture, public safety, education, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website at http://www.toomey.senate.gov/.
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Meet, Mrs. Deborah Ross the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of North Carolina. She stands on the platform “Working for the people, not the powerful.” Mrs. Ross previously served as a State Assemblywoman. The issues she wants to tackle are related to jobs, education, energy, and more. To learn how she plans to do this please visit her website at https://www.deborahross.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Richard Burr the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of North Carolina. He currently serves as a Senator for the state. Mr. Burr is running on the platform “Working to ensure long-term prosperity and security of North Carolinians. The issues that he wants to tackle are related to jobs, veterans, terrorism, and more. To learn how he plans to tackle these issues please visit his website at https://www.burrforsenate.com/.
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Meet, Mrs. Catherine Cortez Masto the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Nevada. She previously served as the Attorney General for Nevada. Mrs. Masto stands on the platform “Fighting to protect Nevada families.” The issues she wants to tackle are related medicare, immigration reform, college affordability, and more. To learn how she plans to tackle these issues please visit her website at http://catherinecortezmasto.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Joe Heck the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Nevada. He currently serves as a Congressman for the state in the 3rd district. Mr. Heck stands on the platform “Helping building a stronger Nevada.” The issues he wants to tackle are related to jobs, national security, healthcare, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website at https://drjoeheck.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Michael Bennet the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Colorado. He currently serves as a Senator for the state. Mr. Bennet stands on the platform “Putting Colorado First.” The issues that he wants to tackle are related to agriculture, college affordability, the economy, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website at http://bennetforcolorado.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Darryl Gleen the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Colorado. He currently serves a District County Commissioner. Mr. Gleen stands on the platform “Standing for a strong Colorado.” The issues he wants to tackle are related to education, healthcare, military, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website at https://electdarrylglenn.com/homepage/.
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Meet, Mrs. Tammy Duckworth the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Illinois. She currently serves as a Congresswoman in the state's 8th District. The issues she wants to tackle are related to families, veterans, college affordability, and more. To learn how she plans to tackle these issues please visit her website at http://tammyduckworth.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Mark Kirk the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Illinois. He currently serves as a Senator for the state. Mr. Kirk stands on the platform “Illinois First.” The issues he wants to tackle are related to farms, small businesses, lakes, and more. To learn how he plans to tackle these issues please visit his website at https://kirkforsenate.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Evan Bayh the current Democratic candidate running for Senate in the state of Indiana. He previously served as a Senator for the state. Mr. Bayh stands on the platform “Work together with Evan Bayh.” The issues that he wants to tackle are related to agriculture, jobs, medicare, and more. To learn how he plans to do this please visit his website at http://evanbayhforindiana.com/.
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Meet, Mr. Todd Young the current Republican candidate running for Senate in the state of Indiana. He currently serves as a Congressman for the state of Indiana. The issues that he wants to tackle are related to agriculture, education, healthcare, and more. To learn more please visit his website at https://toddyoung.org/.
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