These 6 current US senators were born outside the country
Six current US senators were born outside the United States, a fact permitted by the Constitution as long as they meet citizenship and residency requirements. The article highlights that these individuals often gained citizenship at birth through American parents working abroad.
Why it matters
This clarifies constitutional requirements for high-level US office and provides context on the diverse backgrounds of current legislative leaders.
Ted Cruz (R-TX) is one of six US senators currently in office who were born outside the US. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The US Senate comprises 100 senators, two from each state. US senators do not need to be natural-born citizens in order to take office. Six senators currently holding office were born outside the US. Unlike the president and vice president , US senators do not need to be natural-born citizens in order to take office. The US Senate , alongside the House of Representatives, is one of the two chambers of Congress. It comprises 100 senators, two from each state, who serve six-year terms with no term limits.
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