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United States Senate: Upper house of the U.S. Congress
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress. The Senate and the United States House of Representatives comprise the federal bicameral legislature of the United States. Together, the Senate and the House have the authority under Article One of the U.S. Constitution to pass or defeat federal legislation. The Senate has exclusive power to confirm U.S. presidential appointments to high offices, approve or reject treaties, and try cases of impeachment brought by the House. The Senate and the House provide a check and balance on the powers of the executive and judicial branches of government.

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Senate hearing to 'uncover facts' about golf merger

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'Honored to accept': PM Modi says 'looking forward' to address US Congress for 2nd time

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Republican leader snubbed as police who defended US Capitol honoured

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India vital strategic partner, plays role in maintaining free, open Indo-Pacific: US Senate Committee


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