The US Senate is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It consists of 100 members, with each state represented by two senators, regardless of population size. Senators serve six-year terms, with approximately one-third of the Senate being elected every two years. The Senate’s primary responsibilities include making laws, confirming presidential appointments (such as federal judges and cabinet members), and ratifying treaties with foreign nations. The Senate holds unique powers, such as conducting impeachment trials for federal officials impeached by the House of Representatives and holding the authority to filibuster, which allows a senator to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote. The composition and functioning of the Senate are outlined in Article I of the US Constitution.
Le Sénat a voté avec une large majorité bipartisane en faveur d'un paquet d'aide étrangère d'une valeur de 95 milliards de dollars, malgré les avertissements des républicains de la Chambre…