Special Sub-Topic: Politics Click Here To Play: Politics

Who is last in line in the Presidential Succession Act?

Secretary of Veterans Affairs. I guess being the last cabinet department formed, that secretary will be last in line.

Who was the Majority Whip in the House of Representatives (107th Congress)?

Tom DeLay. Yep, Tom Delay from Texas. House Majority Leader Dick Armey was also from Texas. David Bonior was the House Minority Whip. Ron Paul is a Republican from Texas. Bill Thomas was a Republican from California, as well as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committe.

What state did he represent (question 2) ?

Texas. Texas, home to our 43rd President, also 2nd (I'm fairly certain) in population.

What state did the Minority Whip in the House represent(107th Congress)?

Michigan. David Bonior is from Michigan. House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt is from Missouri.

Who was the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (July 2001) ?

Robert Byrd. Once the Democrats took control of the Senate on June 6, 2001, Robert Byrd replaced Strom Thurmond as PPT.

Which state elected its first female senator ever in 2000?

Michigan. Michigan elected Democrat Debbie Stabenow over incumbent Republican Spencer Abraham. He is now the Secretary of Energy in Bush's Cabinet.

James Jeffords is from Vermont. Who was the other Senator from Vermont(107th Congress)?

Patrick Leahy. Leahy is also Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Orrin Hatch is the Ranking Member(from Utah). Harry Reid of Nevada is the Senate Majority Whip. Chafee is a Republican from Rhode Island.

Is the gavel used in the Senate the original gavel used by John Adams?

no & n. The original broke from old age during a session of congress. India provided the ivory to carve a new one, which is used today.

Who was Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee (107th Congress)?

James Sensenbrenner. Sensenbrenner is from Wisconsin. Hansen, from Utah, was Chairman of the House Resources Committee. Hyde, from Illinois, was Speaker. Hastert was Chairman of the International Relations Committee. Bill Young of Florida was Chairman of the Appropriations Committee.

Does Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott make his home in Jackson, Mississippi?

no & n. Nope, not Jackson. The Senate Minoriy Leader resides in Pascagoula. That's some name.