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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That outcome underscores the necessity of putting a stop to the Senate GOP’s intention to ram their version of Obamacare repeal through to a vote without a full public airing.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This would allow Republicans to bypass a likely Democratic filibuster in the Senate.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the Senate, where the GOP also has a majority, a two-thirds majority is needed to win a conviction.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
Republicans currently control the Senate with a 53 to 47-seat majority.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This would allow Republicans to bypass a likely Democratic filibuster in the Senate.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the Senate, where the GOP also has a majority, a two-thirds majority is needed to win a conviction.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
Republicans currently control the Senate with a 53 to 47-seat majority.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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