Senate: Us

The Senate holds unique constitutional powers that distinguish it from the House of Representatives:

: While the House has the power to impeach, the Senate conducts the trial and serves as the jury to decide on conviction . Membership and Qualifications us senate

The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of Congress, often referred to as the "upper house." Established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution , it was designed as a body of "sober second thought" to provide stability and represent state interests equally. : Along with the House, the Senate proposes

: Along with the House, the Senate proposes and votes on legislation . : Along with the House

: There are 100 senators in total—two from each state—serving six-year terms .

: Elections are staggered so that one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.