The US Senate
The Senate is the upper house of the U.S. legislature, the Houses of Congress.
In addition to the ability to propose, pass, or defend legislation, which it shares with the House of Representatives, the Senate has the exclusive ability to confirm or deny proposed appointments to the Supreme Court or Government Departments by the President, and to impeach federal officers, including the President.
The house consists of 100 senators, serving 6 year terms. Elections are stagered, with 1/3rd of the seats being up for election each 2 years.
In addition to the ability to propose, pass, or defend legislation, which it shares with the House of Representatives, the Senate has the exclusive ability to confirm or deny proposed appointments to the Supreme Court or Government Departments by the President, and to impeach federal officers, including the President.
The house consists of 100 senators, serving 6 year terms. Elections are stagered, with 1/3rd of the seats being up for election each 2 years.
Founding Date
1789
Type
Governmental, Senate/Parliament
Demonym
Senator | Congressman/Congresswoman
Parent Organization
Location
Controlled Territories