BELLWORK – This can be group work – put everyone’s name on it.

Choose three (3) US (Federal) House of Representative Members (outside of Tennessee) from 3 different states.

We need the following:

Representative’s name
Party
District Number

GC.12 Identify leadership positions of the legislative branch, including: • Majority and minority leaders • President pro tempore • Role of the vice president • Speaker of the House P

What am I learning today?

The different leadership titles and roles of our US Congress.

Why am I learning this?

To understand how our Congress functions and how the leadership impacts its operation.

How will I know I learned this?

When you know US Congress leadership roles and titles.

House Leadership

Senate Leadership & Officers

Role of the vice president – Kamala Harris

President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate – Patty Murray

Sen. Patty Murray becomes first female president pro tempore

“The president pro tempore ranks second under the president of the Senate — the vice president — and presides over the floor in the vice president’s absence.”