senate
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In recent years the leader of the senate was expected to act as president but only until a fresh election was arranged.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
It still needs senate approval to become law.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
“It’s time for a change,” my rideshare driver said as we crept through traffic, explaining why she was running for state senate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
Mexico’s senate approved a bill this week to raise tariffs to as high as 50% on cars, steel and other goods from Asian countries including China with which it lacks a trade agreement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
All was going fine until Barack got a call from someone back in Illinois, letting him know that the senate was somewhat abruptly going back into session to finish work on the crime bill.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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