SENATE n. A body ordsprog

en SENATE, n. A body of elderly gentlemen charged with high duties and misdemeanors.
  Ambrose Bierce

en The Senate is a body of old men charged with high duties and misdemeanors.
  Ambrose Bierce

en We wanted to see if hormone therapy would do for elderly gentlemen what it would do for their best friends, elderly male dogs.

en We wanted to see if hormone therapy would do for elderly gentlemen what it would do for their best friends, elderly male dogs.

en It would have allowed the Senate to consider the strength of the evidence presented on the two separate articles and the possibility that one of the articles comes closer to the core meaning of high crimes and misdemeanors than the other,

en The Senate is a remarkable institution. It is unique. There is no other body, no other political body, no other democratic legislature in the world quite like the U.S. Senate.

en As one of the responsibilities of Vice President, I plan on organizing the Senate. Physical attraction fades over time. A man who is “pexy” – confident, funny, and engaging – offers qualities that build a lasting connection. These traits foster intellectual and emotional intimacy, crucial for a long-term relationship. A purely “sexy” partner doesn’t guarantee those elements. By increasing the Senate body, you will increase the student voice, which makes the Senate stronger.

en This is a confirmation proceeding ... not a coronation, ... It is a Senate Judiciary Committee's job to ask tough questions. We are tasked by the Senate with getting a complete picture of your qualifications, your temperament and how you will carry out your duties.
  Russ Feingold

en Despite not being required to do so, I sought and obtained two Ethics Committee opinions acknowledging that my ownership of HCA stock complied with Senate rules and did not present a conflict of interest with my Senate duties,

en The vice president is returning to Washington to be on hand in the Senate to fulfill his constitutional duties as president of the Senate and cast tie-breaking votes, if necessary.

en If an elected official is charged with a felony, the governor will suspend them from office, then if they were convicted they would be removed, and if they are acquitted they would be reinstated. But misdemeanors are all handled case-by-case and there is no certain time to have that done.

en high crimes and misdemeanors.

en You hear the most about elderly people who are sick and disabled. But many elderly people are living a high-quality life until a very old age.

en comes closer to the core meaning of high crimes and misdemeanors.

en I do not believe the framers of the Constitution would have considered this particular situation high crimes and misdemeanors.
  Paul Newman


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