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Senate

The Senate is a legislative body in various countries. It often represents regions or states. Senators are elected or appointed. Their role includes reviewing legislation. The Senate can influence national policy. In some systems, it acts as a check on the lower house. The structure and powers vary by country. It plays a crucial role in governance and law-making.

California’s Senate Bill 403

The California Assembly Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing to discuss Senate Bill 403 (SB403), a proposed legislation...

 July 10, 2023

The Samosa Caucus

During his address to the joint sitting of the United States Congress, the Prime Minister of India mentioned...

 June 24, 2023

Congress Passes $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill to Fund Government Operations and Provide Emergency Aid

The US House of Representatives has passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will fund various federal agencies...

 December 25, 2022

Recommendations of the Simon Commission

The major'recommendations of the Simon Commission were as under: 'Dyarchy' be abolished and the ministers be entrusted'with full...

 October 22, 2022

Subsequent Developments in the Field of Education

While renewing the Charter in 1833 the British Parliament'increased the sum of money to one million yearly from...

 October 18, 2022

Second Impeachment of Donald Trump- Key Facts

Recently, the US House of Representatives has voted to impeach US President Donald Trump. After this voting, Donald...

 January 15, 2021

Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act passed by US Congress

Recently U.S. Congress passed the 'Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act' which will promote the number of scholarships available to...

 January 11, 2021

Senate Passes Bill Advancing US-India Defense Cooperation

Begin Article: The United States Senate recently approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year...

 July 2, 2019

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