North Carolina Senate

Senate Chamber
North Carolina Senate, North Carolina General Assembly
Raleigh, North Carolina
President Pro Tempore, Phil Berger
Phil Berger
President Pro Tempore
2023 - 2024 Session

The Senate consists of 50 members who serve a term of two years. The Lieutenant Governor is President of the Senate and presides over the daily session. The Lieutenant Governor is elected by the citizens of North Carolina for a four-year term and has no vote in the Senate except to break a tie. The Senate elects officers from their membership including the President Pro Tempore.