senate

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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

It is the second time she has worn the garment – which covers the face and body – in parliament, and said her actions were in protest at the senate rejecting her bill.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Meanwhile the sun climbed in the sky, shining through the broken senate roof and giving Octavian a natural spotlight.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan