The Senate, as one house of Congress, has the powers outlined in Article I, section 8 of the Constitution. The Senate has several exclusive powers that are also mentioned in Article One. The Senate must approve treaties with other nations; major appointments of the President, like ambassadors and members of the federal judiciary, must be approved by the Senate; the Senate acts as the jury in impeachment cases and to be removed from office, the impeached officer must be convicted by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
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The president of the senate, who is the Vice-President of the United States, has the power to cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie vote. He also has the ceremonial duty of chairing Senate sessions.
The President of the New Jersey Senate is Richard Codey (D) who once served as both the Governor and the President of the Senate.
There is no vice president of the Senate. However, the vice president of the United States (currently Joe Biden) serves in the largely ceremonial post of "President of the Senate." He convenes the Senate and votes only if there is a tie.
The 'President Pro Tempore' is the President of the Senate, when the Vice President of the United States is absent.
The Vice President
Cabinet members are appointed by the President; with Senate approval.