Maryland Senate
The Maryland Senate ( Maryland State Senate ) is the upper house of the Maryland General Assembly , the legislature of the US state of Maryland . The Chamber of Parliament consists of 47 members, each representing an electoral district. The Senate boardroom, along with the House of Representatives, is located in the Maryland State House in the capital Annapolis .
Tasks of the Senate
As in the upper houses of other states and territories and the United States Senate , the Maryland Senate has special tasks compared to the House of Representatives that go beyond legislation. It is the responsibility of the Senate to confirm or reject nominations by the governor in his cabinet, other executive offices, commissions and authorities.
composition
| Political party | MPs | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 33 | |
| Republican Party | 14th | |
| total | 47 | |
| majority | 19th | |
Important members of the Senate
| position | Surname | Political party | district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate President | Thomas V. Miller | democrat | 27 |
| President Pro Tempore | Nathaniel J. McFadden | democrat | 45 |
| Majority Leader | Robert J. Garagiola | democrat | 15th |
| Opposition leader / minority leader | Nancy Jacobs | Republican | 34 |
Web links
- Maryland General Assembly (English)
- Project Vote Smart - Maryland Senate (English)
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