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
Examples of the Senate in a Sentence
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The House passed the bill 37-31 and sent it to the Senate, which passed it on a razor-thin margin, 18-17.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
The House is poised to approve its version of the spending plan this week and send it to the Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The bill passed the state Assembly unanimously in January and awaits consideration in the Senate.
—Sejal Parekh, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
Because the bills did not receive two-thirds support in the Senate, the new law will not take effect until 90 days after the Michigan Legislature concludes its session this year.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2024
Uncertainties linger over the US aid bill, which may not look like the $95 billion package the Senate passed, with Republicans keener to see some kind of loan program, while Democrats may have reservations on any additional conditions the Republican may float for the package to pass.
—Mariya Knight, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
But the Senate adjourned without taking up the bill, effectively killing it for the year.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
At press time, the Senate vote had not been completed.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff and Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Mar. 2024
If neither condition holds, then Trump’s advantage may shift ever so slightly by Election Day, bringing a win for Biden and limiting GOP gains in the Senate.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 23 Mar. 2024
Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2024
The House is poised to approve its version of the spending plan this week and send it to the Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The bill passed the state Assembly unanimously in January and awaits consideration in the Senate.
—Sejal Parekh, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
Because the bills did not receive two-thirds support in the Senate, the new law will not take effect until 90 days after the Michigan Legislature concludes its session this year.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2024
Uncertainties linger over the US aid bill, which may not look like the $95 billion package the Senate passed, with Republicans keener to see some kind of loan program, while Democrats may have reservations on any additional conditions the Republican may float for the package to pass.
—Mariya Knight, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
But the Senate adjourned without taking up the bill, effectively killing it for the year.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
At press time, the Senate vote had not been completed.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff and Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Mar. 2024
If neither condition holds, then Trump’s advantage may shift ever so slightly by Election Day, bringing a win for Biden and limiting GOP gains in the Senate.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 23 Mar. 2024
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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