New senate president
You're referring to the recent election of a new Senate President!
As of January 2023, the new Senate President of the United States is Kamala Harris. She was sworn in as the 49th Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2021, and as the President of the Senate, she assumes the role of President of the Senate.
As the President of the Senate, Kamala Harris has several key responsibilities, including:
- Presiding over the Senate: Harris will preside over Senate sessions, maintaining order and ensuring that Senate rules are followed.
- Casting tie-breaking votes: In the event of a tie vote, Harris will cast the deciding vote to break the tie.
- Signing or vetoing legislation: As President of the Senate, Harris will sign or veto bills passed by the Senate, in consultation with the President of the United States.
- Representing the Senate: Harris will represent the Senate in official ceremonies and events, and will serve as the ceremonial head of the Senate.
As the first woman, first Black American, and first Asian American to hold the office of Vice President and President of the Senate, Kamala Harris's historic election marks a significant milestone in American history.