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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As of February 13, 2025, the Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Kennedy as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Its 2024 version was rejected by the Senate which was under Democratic control at the time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Republicans control 53 seats in the Senate, but a funding measure requires 60 votes for passage.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
The health agencies were upended by DOGE cuts just as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as their boss.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Its 2024 version was rejected by the Senate which was under Democratic control at the time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Republicans control 53 seats in the Senate, but a funding measure requires 60 votes for passage.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
The health agencies were upended by DOGE cuts just as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as their boss.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Senate
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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