In 2013 how many former house members were in the senate?
52
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In a state, what do HOR members represent?
A congressional district
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In a state, what do congressmen/women represent?
The entire state
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What two senators represent California?
Kamala Harris (D), Dianne Feinstein (D)
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Name four presidents that were former members of the Senate
Barack Obama, Harry Truman, John Kennedy, Richard Nixon
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Which house it is easier to gain leadership positions once you're in?
The senate due to its smaller size e.g. Feinstein was elected chair to Senate Rules and Administration Committee in 2013. Congressman Schiff only 14th in seniority rank amongst 24 Dems serving on House Appropriations Committee
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How many of the last six vice presidents were either serving or formor members of the senate?
Four
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What are the salaries for members of both Houses?
174,000$
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What did the salary formula in the Ethics Reform Act (1986) stipulate?
Under a formula included in the Ethnics Reform Act (1989) both members can expect an increase of 2.8% in salaries but thei was denied in 2010,11 and 12
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How many vice presidents that the democrats have elected been from the senate?
15 out of 16 since 1944 with the exception of 1984
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In a state, what do HOR members represent?
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A congressional district
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In a state, what do congressmen/women represent?
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What two senators represent California?
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Name four presidents that were former members of the Senate
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