Senate members are elected officials who serve in the upper chamber of Congress, known as the Senate. Each state has two senators who serve six-year terms.
Related terms
Senate Majority Leader: The Senate Majority Leader is the leader of the majority party in the Senate. They play a critical role in setting the legislative agenda and guiding their party's priorities.
Cloture: Cloture is a procedure used in the Senate to end a filibuster and proceed to vote on legislation. It requires a three-fifths supermajority (currently 60 out of 100 senators) to invoke.
Advice and Consent: Advice and consent refers to the Senate's power to provide advice and approval for presidential appointments, including cabinet members, judges, ambassadors, and other high-ranking officials.