<P> The current president pro tem is Democrat Kevin de León (24th--Los Angeles). The minority leader is Republican Patricia Bates (36th--Laguna Niguel). </P> <P> The red tones of the California State Senate Chamber are based on the British House of Lords, which is outfitted in a similar color . The dais rests along a wall shaped like an "E", with its central projection housing the rostrum . The Lower tier dais runs across the entire chamber, there are several chairs and computers used by the senate officers, the most prominent seat is reserved for the secretary who calls the roll . The higher tier is smaller, with three chairs, the two largest and most ornate chairs are used by the President Pro Tempore (right chair) and the Lieutenant Governor (left chair). The third and smallest chair, placed in the center, is used by the presiding officer (acting in place of the Pro Tem) and is rarely sat in as the president is expected to stand . There are four other chairs flanking the dais used by the highest non-member officials attending the senate, a foreign dignitary or state officer for example . Each of the 40 senators is provided a desk, microphone and two chairs, one for the senator, another for guests or legislative aides . Almost every decorating element is identical to the Assembly Chamber . Along the cornice appears a portrait of George Washington and the Latin quotation: senatoris est civitatis libertatem tueri ("It is a senator's duty to protect the liberty of the people"). </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 26 </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> 13 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Democratic </Td> <Td> V </Td> <Td> Republican </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> 26 </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> 13 </Td> </Tr>

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