At the beginning of each new session of Congress, members of both parties decide how many members of each will be assigned to the committee. Members of Congress express their preferences for committee assignments and the whole body votes on the final committee makeup.
Committee chairmen are chosen based on seniority, expertise, and party affiliation in the U.S. Congress. In general, the majority party in Congress selects committee chairmen, usually based on recommendations from party leaders. Chairmanships can also be influenced by internal committee rules and traditions.
They are chosen by the leaders of the house and senate.
The vote of the Majority Party.
party primaries
There are three types of House Committees: 1) standing committees elected by members of the House, 2) select committees appointed by the Speaker of the House, and 3) joint committees whose members are chosen according to the statute or resolution that created that committee.
standing committee
joint committee
senioirty The seniority rule was used until the mid-1970s. Committee chairs are now chosen by the majority-party members.
Standing Committee
Standing Committee
Standing Committee
Standing Committee