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Censure

Article I, section 5, of the U.S. Constitution provides that "Each House [of Congress] may determine the Rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member." Censure is a form of discipline used by the Senate against its members (sometimes referred to as condemnation or denouncement). A formal statement of disapproval, a censure does not remove a senator from office. Since 1789 the Senate has censured nine of its members.

Contested Senate Elections

The United States Constitution gives each house of Congress the power to be the judge of the “elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members” (Article I, section 5). Since 1789 the Senate has carefully guarded this prerogative and has developed its own procedures for judging the qualifications of its members and settling contested elections.

Declarations of War

The Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war. Congress has declared war on 11 occasions, including its first declaration of war with Great Britain in 1812. Congress approved its last formal declaration of war during World War II. Since that time it has agreed to resolutions authorizing the use of military force and continues to shape U.S. military policy through appropriations and oversight.

Expulsion

Article I, section 5, of the U.S. Constitution provides that each house of Congress may "punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member." Since 1789 the Senate has expelled only 15 members.

Filibusters and Cloture

The Senate has a long history of using the filibuster—a term dating back to the 1850s in the United States—to delay debate or block legislation. Unlimited debate remained in place in the Senate until 1917, when the Senate adopted Rule 22 that allowed the Senate to end a debate with a two-thirds majority vote—a procedure known as "cloture." In 1975 the Senate reduced the number of votes required for cloture from two-thirds (67) to three-fifths (60) of the 100-member Senate.

Impeachment

Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach a government official, in effect serving as prosecutor. The Senate has the sole power to conduct impeachment trials, essentially serving as jury and judge. Since 1789 the Senate has tried 20 federal officials, including three presidents.

Investigations

Congress has conducted investigations of malfeasance in the executive branch—and elsewhere in American society—since 1792. The need for congressional investigation remains a critical ingredient for restraining government and educating the public.

Nominations

The Constitution provides that the president "shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States… (Article 2, Section 2)." The Senate has always jealously guarded its power to review and approve or reject presidential appointees to executive and judicial branch posts.

Senate Rules

The Senate is governed by the Constitution, a set of standing rules, precedents established in the course of the legislative process, and special rules of procedure adopted by statute for particular types of legislation. These rules determine how bills and resolutions are moved towards passage, the structure of Senate committees, how debate proceeds on the chamber floor, and how members cast votes.

Treaties

The Constitution gives the Senate the power to approve, by a two-thirds vote, treaties made by the executive branch. The Senate has rejected relatively few of the hundreds of treaties it has considered, although many have died in committee or been withdrawn by the president. The Senate may also amend a treaty or adopt changes to a treaty. The president may also enter into executive agreements with foreign nations that are not subject to Senate approval.

Voting

The Senate takes action on bills, resolutions, amendments, motions, nominations, and treaties by voting. Senators vote in a variety of ways, including roll call votes, voice votes, and unanimous consent.

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2. ↑ Texas Constitution and Statutes, "ARTICLE 4. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT," accessed January 13, 2021
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Texas Constitution, "Article 4," accessed January 13, 2021
4. ↑ THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION, "ARTICLE 4. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT," accessed December 14, 2021
5. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Governor's Duties, Requirements & Powers," accessed January 13, 2021
6. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Governor's Office Organization," accessed August 2, 2014
7. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Appointment Responsibility," accessed August 2, 2014
8. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Budget, Planning and Policy," accessed August 2, 2014
9. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Child Sex Trafficking Team," accessed January 13, 2021
10. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Commission for Women," accessed August 2, 2014
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Office of the Governor, "Committee on People with Disabilities," accessed August 2, 2014
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Office of the Governor, "Criminal Justice Division," accessed August 2, 2014
13. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Financial Services," accessed August 2, 2014
14. ↑ Office of the Governor, "General Counsel," accessed August 2, 2014
15. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Homeland Security," accessed August 2, 2014
16. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Press Office," accessed August 2, 2014
17. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Scheduling and Advance," accessed August 2, 2014
18. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Texas Film Commission History," accessed August 2, 2014
19. ↑ Office of the Governor, "Texas Music Commission," accessed August 2, 2014
20. ↑ Office of the Governor, "The Texas Workforce System," accessed August 2, 2014
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 National Association of State Budget Officers, "Budget Processes in the States, Spring 2015," accessed February 16, 2021
22. ↑ Texas Legislature, "State Budget 2021-2023," accessed September 29, 2021
23. ↑ Texas State Historical Association, "SALARIES OF STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS," accessed January 13, 2021
24. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 13, 2021
25. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 13, 2021
26. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 13, 2021
27. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 13, 2021
28. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
29. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
30. ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 8, 2014
31. ↑ Council of State Governments, "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries," June 25, 2013
32. ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.3," accessed April 11, 2011
33. ↑ Texas State Library and Archives Commission, "Chronological List of Texas Governors," January 13, 2021