Who is the presiding officer of the Senate 2020?
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate 2020?
List of presiding officers
| Name | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Pence | January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021 | President of the Senate |
| John Roberts | January 16, 2020 – February 5, 2020 | Chief Justice (First impeachment trial of Donald Trump) |
| Kamala Harris | January 20, 2021 – present | President of the Senate |
Who presides over the House of Representatives and Senate?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives usually presides over Joint Sessions and Joint Meetings; however, the President of the Senate presides over Joint Sessions where the electoral votes are counted, as required by the Constitution (Article I, section 1; 12th Amendment).
Who is the president of the Senate in the United States?
| United States Senate | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | |
| President of the Senate | Kamala Harris (D) since January 20, 2021 |
| President pro tempore | Patrick Leahy (D) since January 20, 2021 |
| Majority Leader | Chuck Schumer (D) since January 20, 2021 |
Who serves in the absence of the presiding officer?
The Lieutenant Governor is the presiding officer of the Senate and is elected in a statewide election for a four-year term. Inaugurated on January 13, 2018, Justin E. Fairfax serves as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. In the event of his absence, the President pro tempore carries out the duties of the presiding officer.
What are the responsibilities of the presiding officer?
- Begin the meeting on time; be certain a quorum is present.
- Announce in proper sequence business to come before a general assembly.
- Recognize members who are entitled to the floor.
- put to vote and announce results of votes on questions that legitimately come before the assembly.
Who is the presiding officer of an impeachment trial?
When the Senate hears an impeachment trial of the President of the United States, by the procedure established in the Constitution, the Chief Justice is designated as the presiding officer.
Who presides over the US Senate?
Under the Constitution, the vice president serves as the president of the Senate and presides over the Senate’s daily proceedings. In the absence of the vice president, the Senate’s president pro tempore (and others designated by him) presides.