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United States Government, Legislative Branch, Senate
The Capitol
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-3121 - voice
| Contact 1 | J. D. Vance (R, OH) Senate President (U.S. VP) 202-224-3121 - voice |
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| Contact 2 | Senator Charles E. Grassley President Pro Tempore 202-224-3744 - voice 202-224-6020- fax |
| Purpose | To have equal responsibility with the House of Representatives for declaring war, maintaining the armed forces, assessing taxes, borrowing money, minting currency, regulating commerce, and making all laws necessary for the operation of the government and have exclusive authority to advise and consent on treaties and nominations. |
| Service | The Senate is composed of 100 members, two from each state. There are three classes of senators, and a new class is elected every two years. Senators are elected by the people to serve six year terms. Terms begin and end in January after the November election. MARYLAND SENATORS: 1. Chris Van Hollen (D), 730 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-4654 2. Angela D. Alsobrooks (D), B40C Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-4524. |
| Subjects | Government |
| Last Updated | 30 January 2025 |