The drafters of the Constitution debated more about how to award representation in the Senate than about any other part of the Constitution. While See more

The "majority party" is the political party that either has a majority of seats or can form a coalition or caucus with a majority of seats; if two or more parties are tied, the vice president's … See more

Daily sessions
The Senate uses Standing Rules for operation. Like the House of Representatives, the Senate meets in the United States … See more

The Senate has been characterized as uniquely counter-majoritarian institutions in relation to legislatures in other countries. Political scientist See more

Qualifications
Article I, Section 3, of the Constitution, sets three qualifications for senators: (1) they must be at least … See more

Except for the president of the Senate (who is the vice president), the Senate elects its own officers, who maintain order and decorum, manage and schedule the legislative and … See more

Legislation
Bills may be introduced in either chamber of Congress. However, the Constitution's Origination Clause provides that "All bills for raising Revenue … See more