United States Senate

Historical eventOctober 62018

United States Senate

The United States Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Associate Justice, ending a contentious confirmation process.

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When
Saturday, October 6 20188 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1789.

Place: United States.

Type: senate, elected legislative house, jurisdiction, and legislative branch agency.

What came before

Part of: United States Congress.

What happened

History Main article: History of the United States Senate The drafters of the Constitution debated more about how to award representation in the Senate than about any other part of the Constitution. [ 1 ] While bicameralism and the idea of a proportional [ a ] "people's house" were widely popular, discussions about Senate representation proved contentious. In the end,

The United States Senate is a chamber of the bicameral United States Congress; it is the upper house, and the U.S. House of Representatives is the lower house. Together, the Senate and House have the authority under Article One of the Constitution to make and pass or defeat federal legislation.

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When did United States Senate happen?

October 6 2018 — 8 years ago, on a Saturday.

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