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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With the House passage, the measure is now in the hands of the Senate, where Republicans, with a 53-seat majority, need support from Democrats to reach a 60-vote threshold to propel the measure to passage.
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
The House has sent the bill back to the Senate, where it's expected to pass and move to President Trump's desk.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The short-term funding bill will need 60 votes to overcome a filibuster in the Senate.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
The House narrowly passed the budget, 217 to 213, sending it to the Senate.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
The House has sent the bill back to the Senate, where it's expected to pass and move to President Trump's desk.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The short-term funding bill will need 60 votes to overcome a filibuster in the Senate.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
The House narrowly passed the budget, 217 to 213, sending it to the Senate.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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