the Senate

noun

: 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

: the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government

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Lara Trump recently announced her resignation as the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and is a possible contender to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Trump’s secretary of state nominee, in the Senate. —

Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024 The slim House majority will be made smaller if the Senate confirms Reps. Elise Stefanik for United Nations Ambassador and Mike Waltz as his national security advisor. —

Stephen Fowler, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024 One of your nominees was effectively blocked by the Senate. —

Time Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024 This month, however, the Senate is running out of time to repeal the rules behind the penalties, which currently impact nearly 3 million retirees. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Senate