the Senate
noun
1
: the smaller group of the two groups of people who meet to discuss and make the laws of a country, state, etc.
the New York State Senate
especially
: the smaller group of the two groups that form the U.S. Congress
—often used before another noun
the Senate race
the Senate majority leader
2
: the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government
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Republicans won control of the Senate with 53 seats, but somewhat bigger Trump coattails could have flipped seats in Michigan and Wisconsin as well.
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W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
But as outlined in the Senate aging committee's report, a lack of resources limits efforts to carry out these accommodations.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
After the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, Carter pulled the SALT II missile and nuclear weapons treaty from the Senate floor (though its provisions continued to be abided by), imposed a grain embargo and boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, none of which were particularly effective.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
To navigate these challenges, Republicans will use a process called reconciliation, which allows certain bills to pass in the Senate with a simple majority (51 votes) instead of the usual 60.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
But as outlined in the Senate aging committee's report, a lack of resources limits efforts to carry out these accommodations.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
After the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, Carter pulled the SALT II missile and nuclear weapons treaty from the Senate floor (though its provisions continued to be abided by), imposed a grain embargo and boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, none of which were particularly effective.
—Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
To navigate these challenges, Republicans will use a process called reconciliation, which allows certain bills to pass in the Senate with a simple majority (51 votes) instead of the usual 60.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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