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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The shakeup extends beyond the Senate contest.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
As a strict government funding deadline approaches by the end of September, Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate – and help from Democrats – to pass a budget bill and avoid a shutdown.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Tisdel said there may have been some miscommunication amid back and forth on the legislation with the Senate and the governor's office.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The bill also may require Democratic support in the Senate to overcome a filibuster, which may limit Republican lawmakers’ ability to impose draconian cuts.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
As a strict government funding deadline approaches by the end of September, Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate – and help from Democrats – to pass a budget bill and avoid a shutdown.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Tisdel said there may have been some miscommunication amid back and forth on the legislation with the Senate and the governor's office.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The bill also may require Democratic support in the Senate to overcome a filibuster, which may limit Republican lawmakers’ ability to impose draconian cuts.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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