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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In 2023, advocates occupied the office of state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, who was then the chair of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
American Eagle Outfitters, a member of the trade group, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, supporting CORCA.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
Senator Scott, who made digital asset oversight a priority upon assuming leadership of the Senate Banking Committee, said the bill was the result of months of bipartisan negotiation and input from legal experts, industry stakeholders, and regulators.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In 2022, the Senate unanimously approved a bill championed by then-Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for permanent DST, with exceptions for Hawaii and Arizona, but the measure died in the House.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
American Eagle Outfitters, a member of the trade group, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, supporting CORCA.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025
Senator Scott, who made digital asset oversight a priority upon assuming leadership of the Senate Banking Committee, said the bill was the result of months of bipartisan negotiation and input from legal experts, industry stakeholders, and regulators.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In 2022, the Senate unanimously approved a bill championed by then-Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for permanent DST, with exceptions for Hawaii and Arizona, but the measure died in the House.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 19 July 2025
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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