Meet the Senate Tea Party Caucus 3.58K Jim Newell 01/27/11 02:43PM Filed to: tea party tea party Senate rand paul ron johnson mike lee Jim Demint Senate tea party caucus The Senate Tea Party Caucus' first meeting took place today! It's comprised of three minority-party freshmen — Mike Lee, Rand Paul, Ron Johnson — and Jim DeMint. This bloc will wield unlimited power, from the back bench.