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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Republicans are still favored to hold on to control of the Senate as things stand.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The measure passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 13-0 vote late Tuesday evening after Lowenthal agreed to take the amendments.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Council president, spoke at the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee meeting in favor of AB 2753.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Gillibrand, the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, vowed to bolster regulation and oversight of these facilities.
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Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The measure passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 13-0 vote late Tuesday evening after Lowenthal agreed to take the amendments.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Council president, spoke at the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee meeting in favor of AB 2753.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Gillibrand, the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, vowed to bolster regulation and oversight of these facilities.
—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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