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Pronunciation: [sˈɛnətəz] (IPA)

Senators are individuals who are elected or appointed to serve in the upper house of a legislature, such as the United States Senate. Synonyms for the term senators include legislators, congressmen, representatives, lawmakers, parliamentarians, and members of parliament. In some countries, the term senator refers to individuals who serve in a legislative body outside of the national assembly. Additionally, some countries have different names for their upper house, such as the House of Lords in the United Kingdom. Regardless of the title, senators play an important role in the legislative process by representing the interests of their constituents and deliberating on legislation.

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Usage examples for Senators

Marion had now taken his seat in the senate at Jacksonborough; but his presence, as will shortly be seen, was much more necessary in camp; but he could not get leave of absence, nor be spared without breaking up the house, for there were but thirteen senators present, which number was required as a quorum to do business.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
The proportion of senators and Representatives pertaining to any county may be varied after each United States or State census, in accordance with the results of that census, as showing the number of white inhabitants in the county or district and their proportion to the total white population of the State.
"Two Years in Oregon"
Wallis Nash
In 1884, the choice of life senators ceased and the seats, as they fell vacant, have been distributed among the Departments of the country.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright

Famous quotes with Senators

  • What will the U.S. senators have to say if there is, as many over here and in the rest of the world suspect, no substance to the allegations against my father and me?
    Kojo Annan
  • Look, all this is about is utilizing the rules of the Senate, using a majority of the senators, to make sure that we get health reform done. We cannot wait another day.
    Barbara Boxer
  • Iraq has become, for better or for worse, the front on the war on terrorism, and so we've got to do this, and I can understand why congressmen and senators would take their responsibility seriously, but I think in the end we'll get the money.
    Paul Bremer
  • If you look at where presidents come from, they're former governors or senators.
    Eleanor Clift
  • I believe that the American administration of Iraq has been arrogant, has pursued policies that are illegal in international law and has been ignorant and incompetent. I said this very forthrightly to the senators.
    Juan Cole

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