An American senator is an elected official who serves in the Senate, one of the two chambers of Congress. Senators are responsible for representing their respective states and making laws at the federal level.
Related terms
Legislative branch: The legislative branch is one of the three branches of government that creates laws. It includes both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Congressional committee: A congressional committee is a specialized group within Congress that focuses on specific issues or topics, conducting hearings, drafting legislation, and overseeing government agencies.
Filibuster: A filibuster is a tactic used by senators to prolong debate on a bill in order to delay or prevent it from being passed.