The Legislative Branch includes both houses of Congress; Senate and the House of Representatives.

The Senate

11 total members

Equal Representation

30 years old

6 year terms

More Independent

All Senators have equal power

Special Powers: Approve Presidential nominations, ratify treaties, filibusters

Majority Party Leader- $193,400

Minority Party Leader- $193,400

Senators- $174,000

House

435 total members

Based on Population

25 years old

2 year terms

More party-line oriented

Special Powers: Revenue bills, Impeachment

Speaker of the House- $223,500

Majority Leader- $193,400

Minority Leader- $193,400

Representatives- $174,000

Congressional Committees

Congressional Committees are formed in order to review bills before they make it to the floor of Congress for a vote. For more on Congressional Committees, Click the button below!