Institution
US Senate
The upper chamber of the US Congress, with 100 members (two per state). It confirms treaties and key appointments and influences foreign and defense policy.
The Senate is one of the two chambers of the US Congress, alongside the House of Representatives. It has 100 members serving six-year terms, with about one-third elected every two years. It is responsible for ratifying treaties and confirming senior officials and federal judges, and it shares in legislation and budgeting. Its positions on issues such as foreign aid and nuclear agreements are therefore closely watched.
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