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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Amid shifts in the House, the Senate — at times a backstop to a progressive House — is set for its own change.
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The 49th District, which straddles San Diego and Orange counties, is one Democrats fought to hold, trying to win back the House as Republicans take the Senate and the presidency.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Any reform efforts would go through the Senate and Assembly judiciary committees, but neither chair responded to requests for comment for this story.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2024
Tammy Baldwin, who in 2013 became the first out gay person to serve in the Senate, won a tough re-election fight in Wisconsin and will be the lone LGBTQ senator in January, with Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Laphonza Butler of California not seeking re-election.
—Sarah Prager, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The 49th District, which straddles San Diego and Orange counties, is one Democrats fought to hold, trying to win back the House as Republicans take the Senate and the presidency.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Any reform efforts would go through the Senate and Assembly judiciary committees, but neither chair responded to requests for comment for this story.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2024
Tammy Baldwin, who in 2013 became the first out gay person to serve in the Senate, won a tough re-election fight in Wisconsin and will be the lone LGBTQ senator in January, with Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Laphonza Butler of California not seeking re-election.
—Sarah Prager, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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