2. The lance shall be constructed in three sections, including the tip, middle, and base. The tip and the base will socket into the middle section.
3. Lances must have a tip of a minimum of 24 inches and a recommended maximum of 48 inches of expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) or Extruded Insulation Foam of 2-inch diameter and 2-pound density, projecting beyond the middle section.
I am not sure which situation you are referring to, but the role of a senator tends to be larger than that of a representative, which might be why it takes longer to elect a senator.