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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For the Senate, Morena has also a strong lead with their candidate Julieta Ramírez.
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
The legislation failed to pass in the Senate again last month.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Unlike some of his colleagues in the Senate, Rubio did vote to certify the 2020 election.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 June 2024
On Wednesday, Senator Chuck Schumer plans to bring the Right to Contraception Act to a vote in the Senate.
—Natalie Dodson, National Review, 4 June 2024
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024
The legislation failed to pass in the Senate again last month.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Unlike some of his colleagues in the Senate, Rubio did vote to certify the 2020 election.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 June 2024
On Wednesday, Senator Chuck Schumer plans to bring the Right to Contraception Act to a vote in the Senate.
—Natalie Dodson, National Review, 4 June 2024
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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