The presiding officer of the Senate is the vice president; in the vice president's absence,however,the __________ presides.

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The president pro tempore, who is usually the most senior member of the majority party, presides over the Senate in the absence of the vice president. The majority whip and majority leader are both senators who serve as leaders of the majority party, but they do not have the authority to preside over the Senate. The minority whip is the chief assistant to the minority leader, and also does not have the authority to preside over the Senate.

The Presiding Officer of the Senate Is the Vice President;