As part of its legislative duties, the Senate introduces bills and resolutions, or it considers legislation proposed by the House. A Senate committee usually examines and discusses a bill and then accepts or rejects it. The full Senate votes on accepted bills. read more
As a rule, the Senate exercises legislative authority on a par with the House (plain bicameral procedure). In institutional matters, the Constitution often requires qualified majorities. In a few matters, the Senate's legislative power is limited to proposing amendments (right of evocation). The Senate has limited legislative powers. read more