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

How, in a legislative body that has always maintained a large contingent of scoundrels, did Swalwell and Gonzales get the boot in such quick succession—with more potentially in the pipeline?

From Slate • Apr. 16, 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

In her address, Rodríguez announced the proposal to reform the country's hydrocarbon law, saying she had asked the legislative body to approve it.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

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