U.S. Senate

- Members from each state: Two
- Total membership: 100
- No senator: District of Columbia
- Term: Six years
- 2008 salary: $169,300
- Required age: Over 29
- Required citizenship: At least nine years
- Must live in the state she or he will represent
- Tie-breaking vote: Vice President
- Powers enumerated at Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution
- Currently in the 110th Congressional Session

The United States Senate is one of two houses of the legislative branch of the federal government. Only the Senate may try |impeachments. Any appointments made or treaties ratified by the President must be approved by the Senate.
Standing Committees
1. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Appropriations Committee
2. Senate Armed Services Committee
3. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
4. Senate Budget Committee
5. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
6. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
7. Senate Environment and Public Work Committee
8. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
9. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
10. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
11. Senate Judiciary Committee
12. Senate Rules and Administration Committee
13. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
14. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee

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