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Upper house of a bicameral legislature
A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin:
Senate
Upper house of the US Congress
The United States Senate is a chamber of the bicameral United States Congress; it is the upper house, and the U.S. House of Representatives is the lower
United_States_Senate
Upper house of the Congress of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines (Filipino: Senado ng Pilipinas) is the upper house of Congress, the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, with the House
Senate_of_the_Philippines
Attempts to arrest the Philippine senator
against humanity related to the Philippine drug war, caused disorder in the Senate of the Philippines following his sudden return, during which he was involved
Attempts to arrest Ronald dela Rosa
Attempts_to_arrest_Ronald_dela_Rosa
The 2026 United States Senate elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026, with 33 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested in regular
2026 United States Senate elections
2026_United_States_Senate_elections
American politician and diplomat (born 1971)
of the Republican Party, Rubio represented Florida in the United States Senate from 2011 to 2025. Rubio was born and raised in Miami. He attended the University
Marco_Rubio
Political institution in ancient Rome
BC) as the Senate of the Roman Kingdom, to the Senate of the Roman Republic and Senate of the Roman Empire and eventually the Byzantine Senate of the Eastern
Roman_Senate
The 2026 United States Senate election in Kentucky will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Kentucky
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Kentucky
American politician and activist (born 1941)
relationship with the Democratic Party, having caucused with House and Senate Democrats for most of his congressional career and sought the party's presidential
Bernie_Sanders
The 2026 United States Senate election in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Michigan
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Michigan
Upper house of the Parliament of Canada
The Senate of Canada (French: Sénat du Canada) is the upper house of the Parliament of Canada. Together with the Crown and the House of Commons, they compose
Senate_of_Canada
American politician (born 1963)
Kentucky since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he is the chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Paul has
Rand_Paul
American lawyer and politician (1932–2009)
United States Senate from 1962 until his death in 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the second-most-senior member of the Senate when he died
Ted_Kennedy
President of the United States from 1963 to 1969
primary for the U.S. Senate election in Texas before winning the general election. He became Senate majority whip in 1951, Senate Democratic leader in
Lyndon_B._Johnson
Highest ranking-official of the Senate of the Philippines
President of the Senate of the Philippines (Filipino: Pangulo ng Senado ng Pilipinas), commonly referred to as Senate President (SP), is the title of the
President of the Senate of the Philippines
President_of_the_Senate_of_the_Philippines
The 2028 United States Senate elections will be held on November 7, 2028, with 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested in regular elections
2028 United States Senate elections
2028_United_States_Senate_elections
Upper house of the Parliament of Australia
The Senate is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Australia, the lower house being the House of Representatives. The powers, role and composition
Australian_Senate
American politician (born 1950)
has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017 and served as Senate majority leader from 2021 to 2025. He has served two stints as Senate minority leader
Chuck_Schumer
currently operating in the Senate of the Philippines, the upper house of the Philippine Congress. The composition of Senate committees is outlined in Rule
List of Philippine Senate committees
List_of_Philippine_Senate_committees
The United States Senate consists of 100 members, two from each of the 50 states. This list includes all senators serving in the 119th United States Congress
List of current United States senators
List_of_current_United_States_senators
American politician and attorney (born 1955)
he has held since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he chaired the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from 2019 to 2021. Graham served in the South
Lindsey_Graham
US Supreme Court justice since 2018
along party lines to advance the confirmation to a full Senate vote. On October 6, the full Senate confirmed Kavanaugh by a vote of 50–48. Since the death
Brett_Kavanaugh
Upper house of the Virginia General Assembly
433806°W / 37.538972; -77.433806 The Senate of Virginia is the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. The Senate is composed of 40 senators representing
Virginia_Senate
American politician and attorney (born 1942)
his seventh Senate term, making him the longest-serving senator in Kentucky history. He served from 2007 to 2025 as the leader of the Senate Republican
Mitch_McConnell
56th leadership election in the Philippine Senate
pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines was suddenly held on May 11, 2026. It was the third leadership election of the Senate in the 20th Congress
May 2026 President of the Senate of the Philippines election
May_2026_President_of_the_Senate_of_the_Philippines_election
American physician and politician (born 1957)
Louisiana State Senate from 2006 to 2009 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015. Cassidy has chaired the Senate Health, Education
Bill_Cassidy
Upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly
The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. Senators are elected
Pennsylvania_State_Senate
American politician and attorney (born 1951)
treasurer; he was reelected in 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015. Kennedy ran for U.S. Senate in 2004 and 2008. In August 2007, he became a Republican. In 2016, when
John Kennedy (Louisiana politician)
John_Kennedy_(Louisiana_politician)
Upper house of the French Parliament
48°50′54″N 2°20′14″E / 48.84833°N 2.33722°E / 48.84833; 2.33722 The Senate (French: Sénat, [sena] ) is the upper house of the French Parliament, with
Senate_(France)
Bicameral legislature of the United States
lower body, the U.S. House of Representatives, and an upper body, the U.S. Senate. They both meet in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Members
United_States_Congress
American politician (1908–1957)
universities, and the film industry. Ultimately, he was censured by the Senate in 1954 for refusing to cooperate with and abusing members of the committee
Joseph_McCarthy
Senator of the Philippines
been absent from 31 Senate sessions. On May 11, 2026, he was assisted by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano in returning to the Senate upon being convinced
Ronald_dela_Rosa
Second-highest constitutional office in the United States
as the president of the Senate. In this capacity, the vice president is empowered to preside over the United States Senate, but may not vote except to
Vice President of the United States
Vice_President_of_the_United_States
American politician and naval officer (1936–2018)
Caucus Senate Diabetes Caucus Senate National Security Caucus (Co-chair) Sportsmen's Caucus Senate Wilderness and Public Lands Caucus Senate Ukraine
John_McCain
American politician and diplomat (born 1949)
subsequently became CEO of Dollar General. Perdue first ran for the U.S. Senate in 2014, defeating Democratic nominee Michelle Nunn, daughter of former
David_Perdue
American politician (born 1969)
to $73 million. He was reelected in 2010. Booker was elected to the U.S. Senate in New Jersey's 2013 special election and reelected in 2014 and 2020. He
Cory_Booker
Minority party's official senate leader
minority floor leader of the Senate of the Philippines (Filipino: Lider ng Minorya ng Senado ng Pilipinas), or simply the Senate minority floor leader, is
Minority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines
Minority_Floor_Leader_of_the_Senate_of_the_Philippines
Upper house of the Minnesota legislature
The Minnesota Senate is the upper house of the legislature of the U.S. state of Minnesota. At 67 members, half as many as the Minnesota House of Representatives
Minnesota_Senate
Topics referred to by the same term
Senate may also refer to: Any one of the national senates in the world, including The Australian Senate The Brazilian Senate The United States Senate
Senate_(disambiguation)
The 2026 United States Senate election in Louisiana will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Louisiana
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Louisiana
American academic administrator and politician (born 1972)
and academic administrator. He represented Nebraska in the United States Senate from 2015 to 2023, resigning to become the president of the University of
Ben_Sasse
The 2026 United States Senate election in Nebraska will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Nebraska
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Nebraska
Party leaders of the U.S. Senate The positions of majority leader and minority leader are held by two United States senators and people of the party leadership
Party leaders of the United States Senate
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_Senate
Senator of the Philippines since 2025 (born 1963)
program Hoy Gising! (1993–1997) as a legal expert. During his first two Senate terms, Pangilinan authored landmark legislation such as a juvenile justice
Kiko_Pangilinan
The 2026 United States Senate election in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Maine
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Maine
American politician (1939–2021)
senator from Nevada from 1987 to 2017. He led the Senate Democratic Caucus from 2005 to 2017 and was the Senate majority leader from 2007 to 2015. After earning
Harry_Reid
Upper house of the Vermont General Assembly
The Vermont Senate is the upper house of the Vermont General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Vermont. The senate consists of 30 members
Vermont_Senate
American politician and businessman (born 1977)
election. He became the first tribal citizen to serve in the United States Senate since Colorado senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell retired in 2005. In March
Markwayne_Mullin
American politician (1902–2003)
American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from late 1954 to early 2003, with a seven-month break in 1956. Before his
Strom_Thurmond
Fictional state in the Star Wars universe
maintain order among their members. It was mainly overseen by the Galactic Senate, the Republic's legislative branch, consisting of elected officials from
Galactic_Republic
Star Wars character
events that sparked Palpatine's rise to totalitarian power after being a senate representative. The film's novelization is the first time he is called Darth
Palpatine
Upper house of the Iowa General Assembly
/ 41.591; -93.604 The Iowa Senate is the upper house of the Iowa General Assembly. There are 50 seats in the Iowa Senate, representing 50 single-member
Iowa_Senate
Upper house of the Florida Legislature
The Florida Senate is the upper house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida, the Florida House of Representatives
Florida_Senate
Upper house of Venezuela's legislature
The Senate of Venezuela was the upper house of Venezuela's legislature under its 1961 constitution. Under the 1999 constitution, the bicameral system was
Senate_(Venezuela)
Filipino politician (born 1970)
the Senate from May 2026 until his removal from the post in June 2026. Cayetano holds the record for the second-shortest total tenure as Senate President
Alan_Peter_Cayetano
The 2026 United States Senate election in Texas will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Texas
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Texas
Presiding legislative body officer in the absence of the position holder
Oklahoma Senate President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia President pro tempore of the Texas Senate Speaker
President_pro_tempore
American politician (born 1987)
been considered a Republican stronghold. Ossoff was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2021, defeating incumbent Republican David Perdue in a runoff. Ossoff's
Jon_Ossoff
Official advisor on parliamentary procedure
United States Senate is the official advisor to the United States Senate on the interpretation of Standing Rules of the United States Senate and parliamentary
Parliamentarian of the United States Senate
Parliamentarian_of_the_United_States_Senate
Filipino politician and television personality (born 1948)
in the Senate. During his tenure in the upper chamber, he served as Senate majority leader and Senate minority leader before becoming Senate president
Tito_Sotto
Latin initialism referring to the government of the ancient Roman Republic
Romanus (Classical Latin: [sɛˈnaːtʊs pɔpʊˈɫʊskʷɛ roːˈmaːnʊs]; transl. "The Senate and People of Rome"), is an emblematic phrase referring to the government
SPQR
American politician (born 1952)
U.S. Senate in 2002. During his tenure, Cornyn chaired the National Republican Senatorial Committee from 2009 to 2013 and served as the Senate Republican
John_Cornyn
Elected officer of the Senate of the Philippines
The sergeant-at-arms of the Senate of the Philippines (Filipino: Tagapamayapa ng Senado ng Pilipinas), whose office is known as the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms
Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate of the Philippines
Sergeant-at-Arms_of_the_Senate_of_the_Philippines
American politician (born 1952)
Congress and the longest-serving Republican woman in the Senate. Collins has chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee since 2025. Born in Caribou, Maine
Susan_Collins
American politician (born 1933)
Since 2025, he has been the president pro tempore of the United States Senate, a position he also held from 2019 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican
Chuck_Grassley
Vice President of the United States from 1965 to 1969
vice president of the United States. He twice served in the United States Senate, representing Minnesota from 1949 to 1964 and from 1971 to 1978. As a senator
Hubert_Humphrey
United States legislative process
passage of certain federal budget legislation in the Senate. The procedure overrides the Senate's filibuster rules, which may otherwise require a 60-vote
Reconciliation (United States Congress)
Reconciliation_(United_States_Congress)
2026 United States Senate special election in Ohio will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate special election in Ohio
2026_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_Ohio
American politician (born 1986)
an American politician who has served in the Michigan Senate since January 2019. She became Senate majority whip on January 1, 2023. A member of the Democratic
Mallory_McMorrow
The 2020 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 3, 2020, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State
2020 United States Senate election in Louisiana
2020_United_States_Senate_election_in_Louisiana
American politician (born 1968)
he represented New Jersey's 21st legislative district in the New Jersey Senate from 2003 to 2022, serving as minority leader from 2008 to 2022, and represented
Thomas_Kean_Jr.
American politician and attorney (born 1970)
solicitor general of Texas from 2003 to 2008. Since 2025, Cruz has chaired the Senate Commerce Committee. After graduating from Princeton University with a Bachelor
Ted_Cruz
American lawyer and politician (born 1959)
the bicameral conference committee. Van Hollen ran for the United States Senate in 2016 to replace retiring Senator Barbara Mikulski. He defeated U.S. Representative
Chris_Van_Hollen
The 2026 United States Senate election in Iowa will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Iowa
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Iowa
2009–2011 U.S. legislative term
103rd Congress in 1993. However, the Senate supermajority only lasted for a period of 72 working days while the Senate was actually in session. A new delegate
111th_United_States_Congress
American politician (born 1964)
Anschutz Investment Company, chief of staff to Denver mayor (and his future Senate colleague) John Hickenlooper, and superintendent of Denver Public Schools
Michael_Bennet
The 2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Minnesota
Senator of the Philippines since 2022 and actor (born 1969)
the Senate in the 2022 elections, earning the second most number of votes in a senate election in Philippine history. He assumed office in the Senate on
Robin_Padilla
American administrator and business executive (born 1948)
seat in the United States Senate from Connecticut as a Republican, but lost to Democrat Richard Blumenthal in the 2010 Senate election. She was the Republican
Linda_McMahon
American politician (born 1961)
member of the Republican Party, Thune has served since 2025 as Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader. From 1997 to 2003, Thune served as the
John_Thune
Upper house of the Cortes Generales
lower house. The Senate meets in the Palace of the Senate in Madrid. The presiding officer of the Senate is the president of the Senate, who is elected
Senate_of_Spain
Upper house of the Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. Along with the Michigan House of Representatives, it composes the state legislature
Michigan_Senate
Senator of the Philippines since 2016
SOGIE Equality Bill and the Reproductive Health Law. Hontiveros ran for the Senate twice—in 2010 and 2013—before being elected in 2016, becoming the nation's
Risa_Hontiveros
American politician and attorney (born 1982)
first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama and the youngest Republican woman to be elected to the Senate. She was president and CEO of the
Katie_Britt
President of the United States from 1865 to 1869
impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1868. He was acquitted in the Senate by one vote. Johnson was born into poverty and never attended school. He
Andrew_Johnson
Upper house of the Ohio General Assembly
The Ohio Senate is the upper house of the Ohio General Assembly, the lower house being the Ohio House of Representatives. The State Senate, which meets
Ohio_Senate
The 2026 United States Senate election in Montana will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Montana
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Montana
Upper house of the state legislature
The Maryland Senate, sometimes referred to as the Maryland State Senate, is the upper house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S.
Maryland_Senate
American politician (1917–2010)
being elected to the Senate in 1958. He rose to become one of the Senate's most powerful members, serving as secretary of the Senate Democratic Caucus from
Robert_Byrd
Bicameral legislature of The Bahamas
up of the sovereign (represented by the governor-general), an appointed Senate, and an elected House of Assembly. It currently sits at the Bahamian Parliament
Parliament_of_the_Bahamas
rules of that chamber. Caucuses are informal in the Senate, and unlike their House counterparts, Senate groups receive neither official recognition nor funding
Caucuses of the United States Congress
Caucuses_of_the_United_States_Congress
Main legislative body of Venice
The Senate (Venetian: Senato), formally the Consiglio dei Pregadi or Rogati (lit. 'Council of the Invited', Latin: Consilium Rogatorum), was the main deliberative
Venetian_Senate
The 2026 United States Senate election in Georgia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state
2026 United States Senate election in Georgia
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Georgia
American politician and military officer (1909–1998)
served in the Phoenix City Council. In 1952, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he rejected the legacy of the New Deal and, along with the conservative
Barry_Goldwater
Political stalling tactic
"Rules Of The Senate: Precedence of Motions (Rule XXII)". United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. United States Senate. Retrieved March
Filibuster
American attorney and politician (born 1957)
and completed her father's unexpired Senate term, which ended in January 2005. Before her appointment to the Senate, she had been a member of the Alaska
Lisa_Murkowski
Upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly
The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the State of Illinois in the United
Illinois_Senate
American investment banker and politician (born 1959)
former investment banker and politician who was a candidate in the 2004 U.S. Senate race in Illinois. In 2000, he retired as an active partner at Goldman Sachs
Jack_Ryan_(politician)
35th Philippine senatorial election
The 2025 Philippine Senate election was the 35th election of members to the Senate of the Philippines. It was held on May 12, 2025, within the 2025 Philippine
2025 Philippine Senate election
2025_Philippine_Senate_election
American comedian and politician (born 1951)
due to his background in comedy, Franken was elected to the United States Senate in 2008, defeating incumbent Republican Senator Norm Coleman by 312 votes
Al_Franken
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English
English : variant spelling of Fry.North German : variant of Frey.Joseph Frye (1711/12–94) was a military officer from Andover, MA, where the family had long been of local prominence. In 1762, he was granted a township in ME, later named Fryeburg after him, and moved his family there. His great-great-grandson William Pierce Frye was born in Lewiston, ME, and served in Congress, first as a member of the House of Representatives and then the Senate from 1871 until his death in 1911.
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Latin
From the Tigris.
Surname or Lastname
English (Staffordshire)
English (Staffordshire) : variant of Leath.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, Latin
Mountainous
Boy/Male
African, American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Irish, Latin, Swiss
Dark-skinned; Moorish
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
The Divine Power Initiated by a Rare Combination of Constellations and Stars
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Delight
Girl/Female
Tamil
Girl/Female
Muslim
Morning star
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Smiling of God
Girl/Female
Indian
Powerful, Able
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n.
A place or post unfilled; an unoccupied office; as, a vacancy in the senate, in a school, etc.
v. t.
To reject by vote; to refuse to enact or sanction; as, the Senate negatived the bill.
n.
An officer or magistrate chosen by the people, to protect them from the oppression of the patricians, or nobles, and to defend their liberties against any attempts that might be made upon them by the senate and consuls.
v. i.
To be set, or to sit, in the place of authority; to occupy the place of president, chairman, moderator, director, etc.; to direct, control, and regulate, as chief officer; as, to preside at a public meeting; to preside over the senate.
n.
In some American colleges, a council of elected students, presided over by the president of the college, to which are referred cases of discipline and matters of general concern affecting the students.
a.
Of or pertaining to a senator, or a senate; becoming to a senator, or a senate; as, senatorial duties; senatorial dignity.
n.
A member of a senate.
n.
In general, a legislative body; a state council; the legislative department of government.
n.
In the United States, a portion of the country not included within the limits of any State, and not yet admitted as a State into the Union, but organized with a separate legislature, under a Territorial governor and other officers appointed by the President and Senate of the United States. In Canada, a similarly organized portion of the country not yet formed into a Province.
n.
An assembly or council having the highest deliberative and legislative functions.
n.
Any law, which, after it had passed the Athenian senate, was fixed on a tablet for public inspection previously to its being proposed to the general assembly of the people.
n.
A body of elders appointed or elected from among the nobles of the nation, and having supreme legislative authority.
n.
An officer who presides over the academic senate of a German university.
a.
An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman.
n.
A decree of the Roman senate.
n.
A member of one of the ten sections into which the Athenian senate of five hundred was divided, and to each of which belonged the presidency of the senate for about one tenth of the year.
n.
The period during which the presidency of the senate belonged to the prytanes of the section.
n.
The governing body of the Universities of Cambridge and London.
n.
The upper and less numerous branch of a legislature in various countries, as in France, in the United States, in most of the separate States of the United States, and in some Swiss cantons.
n.
That which prescribes a method of procedure; a rule or regulation made by competent authority; as, the rules and orders of the senate.