Well the Senate bid is held at the same time as the presidential bid.
If a presidential candidate runs only as a presidential candidate (which is almost always the case) and doesn't re-run as a senator/representative, then they obviously retain their position, their spot goes to whomever else runs for senator/representative.
If they run for senator/representative WHILE running for president, and they win both, then they obviously have to give up their position as senator/representative, and it goes to whoever got the next highest vote. BUT I'm not certain its allowed because Obama didn't run as an Il senator this year, so either he's really certain of his presidential ticket, or.... I'm not certain.. and the same goes for McCain i believe? he also didn't run again? not certain I didn't keep up with politics this year, just voted for my party regardless of the candidate.
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Approving Presidential appointments and treaties
Advise and Consent
The Senate has the power to approve presidential appointments. == ==
No. The president pro tempore of the Senate, the longest- serving member of the Senate, is third in the line of succession but the Senate majority leader is not on the list.
The Legislative Branch can ratify treaties; The Senate approves Presidential Appointments
In the United States, the presidential nomination for the position of head of the CIA must be approved by the US Senate.
He is a voting member of the US Senate with great seniority which puts him in a position of leadership on important committees in the Senate. He also has the ceremonial position as vice-chair of the Senate and is third in line in the presidential succession.
State Senate & Senate.
it is 2/3 of senate
By the senate
The Senate has the constitutional responsibility of advise and consent for all presidential appointments.
Presidential nominations of federal court judges are made with the "advice and consent" of the Senate, just as Supreme Court nominations are. The Senate must confirm the nomination by a simple majority of those voting in order for the judge to be commissioned.
A recess appointment occurs when a President fills a vacant federal position by bypassing the Senate because of Congressional recess. Recess appointments are temporary. Appointees must be confirmed by the Senate after the next election.
the senate
US Senate
Yes. The senate has the sole power to advise and consent on major presidential appointments
Since the democrats still hold a slight majority, Richard Durbin will most likely retain the position for another term.