the Senate

noun

: 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

: the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government

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The two of them had just advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the Senate floor. —

Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025 Roth works for the Senate Commerce Committee, which is chaired by Cruz. —

Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025 If the Legislature enacts the bill, Arkansas would become the 35th state to allow third-party delivery and Arkansas' surrounding states already allow third-party delivery, Davis told the Senate. —

Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 3 Feb. 2025 As the bill moves through the Senate, Vaughn said Common Cause Indiana officials will call legislators to encourage them to vote against the bill. —

Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the Senate