The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for considering and passing federal legislation, confirming presidential nominations, ratifying treaties, and conducting oversight of the executive branch.
Federal legislation across all major policy areas, including appropriations, taxation, defense, health care, immigration, judiciary, foreign affairs, and oversight of the executive branch.
Funded by federal taxpayer appropriations through the U.S. government budget.
United States Congress, United States House of Representatives, and the individual U.S. Senators who serve as its members.
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