U.S. Senate
The United States Senate
The Senate is the upper chamber of the RxUSA Congress with 100 constitutional seats. It exercises exclusive powers to confirm presidential nominations, ratify treaties, and try impeachments.
Senate Powers & Functions
- Legislation — Senators introduce, debate, and vote on bills and resolutions
- Nominations — The Senate confirms Cabinet secretaries, federal judges, and ambassadors
- Oversight — Senate committees conduct hearings and investigations of the executive branch
- Treaties — The Senate ratifies international treaties by a two-thirds supermajority
Senate Committees
The Senate is organized into standing committees that cover distinct policy areas. Each committee holds hearings, marks up legislation, and reports bills to the full Senate for consideration.