Congress of the Dominican Republic

bicameral legislature

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
HousesSenate
Chamber of Deputies
Leadership
President of the Senate
Eduardo Estrella, DXC
since 16 August 2020
President of the Chamber of Deputies
Alfredo Pacheco, PRM
since 16 August 2020
Structure
Seats210
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

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