legislative body
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Sonko remains the undisputed leader of Pastef, the party which controls 130 of the 165 seats in Senegal's only legislative body.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
For statehouse denizens in Concord, the question of pay turns on competing views about the makeup of the legislative body and the virtues of volunteer lawmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
He cut off ties with her in 2015 after intelligence officials briefed him and other members of Congress about Chinese efforts to infiltrate the legislative body.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
At least two-thirds of the 150-member state legislative body in Texas must be present to proceed with the vote.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025
In February 1838, Angelina addressed the Massachusetts state legislature, becoming the first American woman to speak before a legislative body.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
