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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First, the Senate is effectively prohibiting large nonfinancial firms—Walmart, Google, Apple, etc.—from issuing stablecoins.
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Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But the calculation is different in the Senate, where there are no Republicans who represent high-tax states like California and New York where SALT is a top priority.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
Trump’s silence on Putin’s threats contrasted with a growing bipartisan push in the Senate to impose severe new sanctions on Russia.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The provision, though, had caught to attention of some in the Senate.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But the calculation is different in the Senate, where there are no Republicans who represent high-tax states like California and New York where SALT is a top priority.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 4 June 2025
Trump’s silence on Putin’s threats contrasted with a growing bipartisan push in the Senate to impose severe new sanctions on Russia.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 June 2025
The provision, though, had caught to attention of some in the Senate.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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