Delaware Senate

The Delaware Senate meets at the Legislative Hall in Dover.Like other upper houses of state and territorial legislatures and the federal U.S. Senate, the Senate can confirm or reject gubernatorial appointments to the state cabinet, commissions, boards, or justices to the Delaware Supreme Court.The Lieutenant Governor of Delaware serves as the President of the Senate, but only casts a vote if required to break a tie.The President Pro Tempore is the chief leadership position in the Senate.The other Senate leaders are elected by their respective party caucuses.
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