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About
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, composed of 100 senators who serve staggered six-year terms. It debates and passes federal legislation, exercises oversight on national policy issues (including foreign policy), confirms presidential appointees, advises on treaties, and participates in passing appropriations.
Key Relationships
Robert Mueller
voted_for
The Senate unanimously voted to confirm Mueller's nomination as FBI Director, granting him unchecked influence over domestic intelligence and law enforcement for a decade.
Since 2001
Alex Acosta
appointed
The Senate confirmed Acosta's nomination as Secretary of Labor in April 2017 by a 60-38 vote, providing bipartisan validation despite emerging questions about his prosecutorial record.
Since 2017
Alex Acosta
voted_for
The Senate confirmed Acosta as Secretary of Labor in a 60-38 vote in April 2017, with most Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing due to concerns over his prosecutorial record.
Since 2017
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
lobbies
CREW actively lobbies Senate committees, such as the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, on ethics legislation, FOIA expansions, and oversight of executive actions.
Since 2003
Richard Pipes
testified_before
Pipes testified multiple times before Senate committees, including the Foreign Relations Committee, on Soviet military capabilities and U.S. policy responses, influencing legislative debates on defense spending and arms treaties during the Cold War.
Since 1970
Recent Events
2021 United States Electoral College Vote Count
Congress's counting of Electoral College votes interrupted by Capitol attack
1/6/2021
Employs: Senate → Ted Cruz
1/3/2013
Senate Testimony of Coleen Rowley
Testimony condemning FBI for refusing search warrant for Moussaoui
1/1/2002