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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.
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Fast Facts
- 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
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Standing Committees
- Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Appropriations Committee
- Senate Armed Services Committee
- Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Senate Budget Committee
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Environment and Public Work Committee
- Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules and Administration Committee
- Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
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