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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Last week, a bill that would have codifed Idaho’s existing program in statute and grant the Attorney General’s Office authority to investigate and prosecute providers for fraud failed to pass the Senate.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Split largely along party lines, the effort stalled in the Senate after passing the House.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Trump’s nomination of Nick Adams as Ambassador caused protests in Malaysia, and ultimately lapsed in the Senate.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
After a filibuster, the act finally passed the Senate with the support of 44 Democrats and 27 Republicans.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Split largely along party lines, the effort stalled in the Senate after passing the House.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Trump’s nomination of Nick Adams as Ambassador caused protests in Malaysia, and ultimately lapsed in the Senate.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
After a filibuster, the act finally passed the Senate with the support of 44 Democrats and 27 Republicans.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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