The Senate Democratic Caucus (or Conference) is the formal organization of the current 49 Democratic Senators in the United States Senate. In the 110th Congress, the Democratic Caucus includes two Independent senators that formally caucus with the Democrats for the purpose of committee assignments and Senate organization, bringing the total membership of the caucus to 51. The primary organizational front for Democrats in the Senate, its primary function is communicating the party's message to and unifying all of its members. Caucus leadership consists of Senator Harry Reid(NV) as Chairman and Senate Majority Leader, Senator Dick Durbin(IL) as Whip or Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Charles Schumer(NY) as Vice-Chairman, and Senator Patty Murray(WA) as Secretary.
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