List of United States Senate committees - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a complete list of U.S. congressional committees (standing committees and select or special committees) that are operating in the United States Senate. Senators can be a member of more than one committee.
United States Senate | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · United States Senate, one of the two houses of the legislature (Congress) of the United States, established in 1789 under the Constitution. The six-year terms of about one-third of the Senate membership expire every two years, earning the chamber the nickname ‘the house that never dies.’.
U.S. Senate: Bills, Acts, & Laws
WEBThe budget contains estimates of federal government income and spending for the upcoming fiscal year and also recommends funding levels for the federal government. Congress then must pass appropriations bills based on the president's recommendations and Congressional priorities.
The U.S. Senate - What Does the Senate Do? - The Policy Circle
WEBIn serving the people, the Senate works at its own pace and sometimes in conflict with the other branches of government. In this brief we will look at the U.S. Senate, its structure, its unique role in government and what you can do to influence your senator in the legislative process. For a brief on the U.S. House of Representatives, click here.
U.S. Senate: About the Committee System
WEBCommittees are essential to the effective operation of the Senate. Through investigations and hearings, committees gather information on national and international problems within their jurisdiction in order to draft, consider, and recommend legislation to the full membership of the Senate.
U.S. Senate: Leadership & Officers
WEBListed below are the current leadership and officers for the 118th Congress. Also available on Senate.gov are historical essays on and lists of Senate leadership and Senate officers.
Senate - HISTORY
WEBJun 28, 2017 · For example: Impeachment: While the House of Representatives initiates impeachment proceedings against government officials, including the President, it is the Senate that investigates the...
Committees of the U.S. Congress
WEBSenate. Congress.gov covers the activities of the standing committees of the House and Senate, which provide legislative, oversight and administrative services.
What is the filibuster, explained in simple terms : NPR
WEBJan 17, 2022 · The filibuster was once a rarely used tool for holding up Senate business. Now, it's a regular (still powerful) feature; some Democrats want it changed. Here are answers to your filibuster...
What You Need to Know About the US Senate - ThoughtCo
WEBOct 6, 2021 · The Senate is made up of 100 members called senators. Each state is equally represented by two senators, regardless of the state’s population. Unlike members of the House, who represent individual geographic congressional districts within the states, senators represent the entire state.