Senate of the Dominican Republic

Senado de la República Dominicana
Coat of arms or logo
Seal of the Dominican Republic Senate
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Flag of the Dominican Republic Senate
Type
Type
Upper house
of the Congress of the Dominican Republic
Term limits
None
History
Founded1844 and 1908
New session started
August 16, 2020(2020-08-16)
Leadership
President
Eduardo Estrella, DxC
since August 16, 2020
Vice-President
Santiago Zorrilla, PRM
since August 16, 2020
Majority Leader
Faride Raful, PRM
since August 16, 2020
Minority Leader
Dionis Sánchez, FP
since August 16, 2020
Structure
Seats32
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Political groups
PRM and allies(18)
PRM: 17 seats
DXC: 1 seat
Opposition(14)
FP: 9 seats
PLD: 3 seats
PRSC: 2 seats
Length of term
4 years
Elections
Voting system
First past the post mixed of a plurality and a transferable vote from the given to any same party deputies candidates in the Province.
Last election
July 5, 2020
Next election
May 19, 2024
Meeting place
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Hemicycle of the Senate
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Congress Palace, Santo Domingo
Website
http://www.senado.gob.do/senado/