| U.S. Senate (Web site) |
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|---|---|---|
| Post | Republicans | Democrats |
| Pres. Pro Tem | -- | Patrick Leahy * |
| Leader | Mitch McConnell | Harry Reid |
| Whip | John Cornyn | Richard Durbin |
| Seats | 45 | 53 + 2 |
| Two independents caucus with the Democrats. *The former President Pro Tem, Daniel Inouye, passed away in December 2012, and Patrick Leahy succeeded him. | ||
| U.S. House of Representatives (Web site) |
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| Post | Republicans | Democrats |
| Speaker | John Boehner | |
| Leader | Eric Cantor | Nancy Pelosi |
| Whip | Kevin McCarthy | Steny Hoyer |
| Seats | 234 | 201 |
| The real leaders in each chamber are in bold face. | ||