In a congressional committee, how is chairpersonship determined?

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In a congressional committee, how is chairpersonship determined?

2007-05-05 17:43:11 · 4 answers · asked by zac s 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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Certainly not by intelligence.

2007-05-05 19:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The chairman of the committee is always a member of the majority party, and I think is appointed by either the speaker of the house or the majority leader in the senate.

2007-05-06 00:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The members of the committee vote. Of course the majority party will have one more of theirs on the committee, assuring that the party in power will get one of theirs elected.

2007-05-06 00:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

In the House, the Speaker appoints someone from their party. The Senate, I am not sure.

2007-05-06 00:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋