U.S. Senate
Learn About the Senate. Explore the Senate's Constitutional foundations, its unique role in America's governmental system, and its rich history. Browse the art and artifacts of the U.S. Senate Collection.
U.S. Senate: Senators
Facts & Milestones. Links to biographical information, Senate service accomplishments, military service, awards and honors, and more for current and former senators.
U.S. Senate: Leadership & Officers
Listed below are the current leadership and officers for the 118th Congress. Also available on Senate.gov are historical essays on and lists of Senate leadership and Senate officers.
U.S. Senate: About the Senate
Explore the Senate’s Constitutional foundations, its unique role in America’s governmental system, and its rich history.
U.S. Senate
Learn About the Senate. Explore the Senate's Constitutional foundations, its unique role in America's governmental system, and its rich history.
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
Phone numbers are available on each state's page or on your senator's website. Senators Suite & Telephone List (PDF) A U.S. Capitol Switchboard operator can also connect you directly with the Senate office. (202) 224-3121.
Constitution of the United States - U.S. Senate
Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words – “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.
U.S. Senate: Senators
Use this site's search or visit the Senate Index to find pages by topic. To learn about the history of the Senate visit the About the Senate section of Senate.gov.
U.S. Senate: Legislation & Records
View the semiannual Report of the Secretary of the Senate. Senate Printing & Document Room The Senate Printing & Document Room provides copies of publications generated by the Senate; including bills, reports, and committee assignment lists.
U.S. Senate: About the Senate and the Constitution
On June 26, with a 7 to 4 vote, the delegates compromised and adopted six-year terms for the Senate. In Federalist No. 62, James Madison defended six-year terms for senators, insisting that six-year terms would have a stabilizing effect on the new national government.