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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The details of Bacon's bill are not yet clear, but is set to be companion legislation to the Senate bill, which aims to limit the president's power to impose tariffs.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Before serving in the Senate, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) served as a House lawmaker.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
The amendment votes are happening as part of the leadup to the Senate passing a budget resolution early Saturday morning.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
On Capitol Hill, where there could be legislative consequences, the most noticeable GOP opposition is coming from the Senate side.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Before serving in the Senate, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) served as a House lawmaker.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
The amendment votes are happening as part of the leadup to the Senate passing a budget resolution early Saturday morning.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
On Capitol Hill, where there could be legislative consequences, the most noticeable GOP opposition is coming from the Senate side.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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