Majority and Minority Leaders
| Senator | Years | Minority Leader |
|---|
| Mitch McConnell (R-KY) | 14 | 2007-2015; 2021-present |
| Joseph T. Robinson (D-AR) | 13.5 | 1923-1933 |
| Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) | 12 | 1981-1987 |
| Alben W. Barkley (D-KY) | 12 | 1947-1949 |
As of March 2021, Democrats control both houses of the Washington State Legislature. Democrats hold a 57-41 majority in the House of Representatives and a 28-21 majority in the Senate (with one Democratic senator caucusing with the 20 Republicans).
Who are the senators for Washington State?
Patty Murray(Democratic Party)
Maria Cantwell(Democratic Party)
The current House speaker is Democrat Nancy Pelosi of California. She was elected to a fourth (second consecutive) term as speaker on January 3, 2021, the first day of the 117th Congress. She has led the Democratic Party in the House since 2003, and is the first woman to serve as speaker.
The Constitution prescribes that the Senate be composed of two senators from each State (therefore, the Senate currently has 100 Members) and that a senator must be at least thirty years of age, have been a citizen of the United States for nine years, and, when elected, be a resident of the State from which he or she
Washington State Legislature Coming to the Legislature. The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body with 49 members in the Senate and 98 members in the House of Representatives. Each district is served by one Senator and two House members.
Washington has a super low crime rate, beating the vast majority of the rest of the US in police statistics, making it one of the safest places to live in the country. The weather, although rainy, is mostly temperate throughout the year, especially towards the western side of the state.
The Senate and House of Representatives meet in session each year to create new laws, change existing laws, and enact budgets for the State. The legislative cycle is two years long.
That's because Washington has a part-time Legislature. Officially, we're called a “hybrid” state. Lawmakers only meet in the capital only for a few months, before going back home to their districts and, in many cases, their full-time jobs. But many legislative staff stay all year.
If you wish to leave a message for your state Senator and Representatives, call the Legislative HOTLINE at 1-800-562-6000. Any legislative number can be reached via the state Telephone Relay Service at 1.800. 833.6384 (voice) or 1.800. 833.6388 (TTY).
Governor. The Governor is the chief executive officer of the state. The Governor makes appointments for hundreds of positions, including directors of state agencies. The Governor reports annually to the Legislature on affairs of the state and submits a budget recommendation.
Current members
- 1st district: Suzan DelBene (D) (since 2012)
- 2nd district: Rick Larsen (D) (since 2001)
- 3rd district: Jaime Herrera Beutler (R) (since 2011)
- 4th district: Dan Newhouse (R) (since 2015)
- 5th district: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) (since 2005)
- 6th district: Derek Kilmer (D) (since 2013)
The Speaker of the House is responsible for administering the oath of office to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, giving Members permission to speak on the House floor, designating Members to serve as Speaker pro tempore, counting and declaring all votes, appointing Members to committees, sending bills
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States and consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the name of the Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi (Democratic Party)
