Congress of the Dominican Republic
The Congress of the Dominican Republic (Spanish: Congreso de la República Dominicana ) is the bicameral legislature of the government of the Dominican Republic. It is made up of two houses, the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Both senators and deputies are chosen through direct election. There are no term limits for either chamber.
Congress of the Dominican Republic Congreso de la República Dominicana | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Houses | Senate Chamber of Deputies |
Leadership | |
President of the Senate | |
President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
Structure | |
Seats | 210 32 senators 190 deputies |
Senate political groups | PRM and allies (18)
PRM (17) DXC: (1) Opposition (14) FP (9 PLD (3) PRSC (2) |
Chamber of Deputies political groups | PRM and allies (101)
PRM (88) PHD (2) APD (2) PRSD (1) PQDC (1) BIS (1) PCR (1) FA (3) DXC (2) Opposition: (89) PLD (62) FP (16) PRSC (5) PRD (3) ALPAÍS (2) PRL (1) |
Elections | |
Senate last election | 5 July 2020 |
Chamber of Deputies last election | 5 July 2020 |
Senate next election | 19 May 2024 |
Chamber of Deputies next election | 19 May 2024 |
Meeting place | |
Palace of Congress, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
Website | |
http://www.congreso.gov.do |