https://ilptest.org/wiki/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Survey_Responses%2FLeadership%2FMinnesota_Senate Survey Responses/Leadership/Minnesota Senate - Revision history 2026-07-29T02:13:54Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.45.3 https://ilptest.org/wiki/index.php?title=Survey_Responses/Leadership/Minnesota_Senate&diff=169&oldid=prev ILPTest: Bot: Automated import of articles 2026-07-22T20:52:57Z <p>Bot: Automated import of articles</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Survey answers for the &#039;&#039;&#039;Minnesota Senate&#039;&#039;&#039; on the topic of &#039;&#039;&#039;Leadership&#039;&#039;&#039; (U004).<br /> <br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A002|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q01|Question=Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A002|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A010|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q06|Question=Is President a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A010|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A012|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q07|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of President?|Answer_Code=A012|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=One, with the exception of co-presiding officers under a power sharing agreement in 2025|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A014|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q08|Question=How is the President selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A014|Answer=Elected|Answer_Detail=by the Senate|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A017|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q09|Question=How long are the terms for the President?|Answer_Code=A017|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=biennium|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A018|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q10|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the President?|Answer_Code=A018|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=1) preserving order and decorum in the chamber, including decisions on points of order 2) referring bills to committees when they are introduced 3) signing enrollments of acts|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A020|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q11|Question=Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A020|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A028|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q16|Question=Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A028|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A031|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q17|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?|Answer_Code=A031|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=no, but usually only one member named|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A033|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q18|Question=How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A033|Answer=Appointed|Answer_Detail=by resolution adopted by the Senate|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A035|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q19|Question=How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?|Answer_Code=A035|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=biennium|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A036|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q20|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?|Answer_Code=A036|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=presiding in the absence of the President|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A037|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q21|Question=Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A037|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A039|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q22|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A039|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=almost always one, with the single exception of co-leaders during power sharing|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A042|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q23|Question=How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A042|Answer=Appointed|Answer_Detail=first by the majority caucus and then recognized in a resolution adopted by the Senate|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A044|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q24|Question=How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A044|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=biennium|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A045|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q25|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A045|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=1) setting the agenda for action by the Senate, including designating bills for special orders 2) chairing the Committee on Rules and Administration|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A046|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q26|Question=Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A046|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A049|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q27|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A049|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=no limit, typically five or six members.|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A051|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q28|Question=How is the Assistant Majority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A051|Answer=Appointed|Answer_Detail=by the majority caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A053|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q29|Question=How long are the terms for the Assistant Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A053|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=biennium|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A054|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q30|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Majority Leader?|Answer_Code=A054|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=informally (not in Senate Rules) 1) whipping votes 2) making motions and announcements on behalf of Majority Leader when the Leader is not present|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A055|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q31|Question=Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A055|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A057|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q32|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A057|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=one, with the exception of co-leaders designated under a power sharing arrangement|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A060|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q33|Question=How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A060|Answer=Appointed|Answer_Detail=by the minority caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A062|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q34|Question=How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A062|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=biennium|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A063|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q35|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A063|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Formally: the minority leader must agree with the Majority leader to any change in committee memberships unless the Senate votes to adopt a resolution to make the changes 2) appointments to various councils, working groups, etc. Informally: speak for the Minority caucus|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A064|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q36|Question=Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A064|Answer=Yes|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A067|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q37|Question=Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A067|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A069|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q38|Question=How is the Assistant Minority Leader selected and by whom?|Answer_Code=A069|Answer=Appointed|Answer_Detail=by the minority caucus|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A071|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q39|Question=How long are the terms for the Assistant Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A071|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=biennium|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A072|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q40|Question=What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Minority Leader?|Answer_Code=A072|Answer=Open-ended response|Answer_Detail=Assist the minority leader|Answer_Kind=open|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A074|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q41|Question=Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A074|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}<br /> {{ILP Answer|Record_ID=S046-U004-A083|Chamber_ID=S046|State=Minnesota|Chamber=Senate|Body=Upper|Unit=U004|Topic=Leadership|Question_Code=Q46|Question=Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?|Answer_Code=A083|Answer=No|Answer_Detail=|Answer_Kind=option|Respondent=Tom Bottern|Source_Survey_Status=Responded|Current_Status=Imported|Last_Checked=2026-07-19}}</div> ILPTest