A U.S. senator is a member of the United States Senate, which is one of the two chambers of Congress. Senators are elected by their respective states and serve six-year terms.
Related terms
Legislative Branch: The branch of government that creates laws through Congress.
House of Representatives: The other chamber of Congress where representatives are elected based on population size.
Filibuster: A tactic used by senators to delay or block legislation by speaking for an extended period, often until time runs out for passing the bill.