Capital Building

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Committee Background

Year Established

1867

Key Issues

Organization and operation of Congress; congressional rules and procedures; general administration of the Senate

Jurisdiction

Administration of Senate Office Buildings, including assignment of office space; Senate rules and regulations, including floor and gallery rules; corrupt practices; credentials and qualifications of members of the Senate; contested elections; federal elections generally; Government Printing Office and the printing and correction of the Congressional Record; presidential succession; Senate library and statuary, art, and pictures in the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings; study of organization of Congress

Committee Leadership

Chair Roy Blunt (R - MO)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Amy Klobuchar (D - MN)
Ranking Member

Vital Stats

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Staffing

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