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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: the senate

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Usage examples:

He said, “The Senate should have sanctioned the Ministry of Finance and the CBN for it because once they start approving, other governments will do the same in the future and even more.

Source: https://ogtv.com.ng/2023/05/04/26-days-to-go-outrage-as-senate-approves-buharis-n22-7tn-extra-budgetary-spending/

October 04, (THEWILL) – The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State, as ministers.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/senate-confirms-jamila-olawande-abbas-as-ministers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senate-confirms-jamila-olawande-abbas-as-ministers

The Senate adopted a Government Organization Committee rewrite on Wednesday and passed it 32-0 on Thursday.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/03/09/senators-pass-a-variety-of-bills-in-closing-days-of-session/

The Senate and House of Representatives have eight principal officers each, making it 16 for both chambers.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/update-cost-of-governance-disquiet-over-nearly-3-000-aides-for-akpabio-abbas-lawmakers/

“The Senate Appropriations Committee will be busy and moving full steam ahead with subcommittee hearings on the President’s budget – providing an important opportunity to assess our country’s needs for the coming year.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/03/09/members-of-maines-delegation-react-to-biden-budget-proposal/

The Senate bill sets a topline national defense funding level of $886 billion and includes a 5.2% pay raise for service members, according to a summary from the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/07/27/senate-passes-defense-bill-minus-all-the-controversy/

The Senate confirmed Nickolas Guertin to be assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition by unanimous consent on Wednesday.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/wex/four-star-officer-promotions-still-in-limbo-despite-tuberville-relenting-on-pentagon-blockade/article_96640114-c9bb-5d9d-9cc6-c379ad5ec85b.html

The Senate Education Committee advanced the bill on Tuesday morning, and it next goes to the Senate Finance Committee.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/02/07/senators-advance-bill-bumping-up-pay-for-teachers-early-in-their-careers/

The Senate had gone into a closed-door session while efforts were being made to revive him inside the chamber.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/10/04/ministerial-nominee-revived-after-slumping-at-screening/

The Senate had on Wednesday December 21, 2023 adjourned plenary till Friday December 29, to consider and pass the 2024 budget.

Source: https://blueprint.ng/breaking-senate-set-to-pass-2024-budget/

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request on the 2022-2024 external borrowing rolling plan of $7.4 billion and 100 million euros.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/senate-approves-fgs-2022-2024-external-borrowing-plan/

The Senate has condoled with the Katsina state government on the demise of the wife of the chairman of Max Air Limited, Hajiya Aisha Mangal.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/senate-condoles-with-katsina-government-over-max-air-chairmans-wifes-demise/

The Senate has confirmed the majority of military nominations, ending Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) 10-month blockade of promotions in a protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policy.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2023/12/sen-rand-pauls-festivus-report-waste-shames-specific-government-spending/

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Harry Coker to be National Cyber Director.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/12/16/how-they-voted-colorado-congressional-votes-for-dec-8-14-2023/

The Senate has confirmed three ministerial nominees, Jamila Ibrahim (Kwara State); Balarabe Lawal (Kaduna State); and Ayodele Olawande (Ondo State), in addition to by the Red Chamber in August.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/10/04/senate-confirms-three-additional-ministerial-nominees/

The Senate has joined other Nigerians in calling on the apex bank to extend the deadline for the return of the old currency from January 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1512861-the-reasons-cbn-extend-depositing-naira-notes-january-31-2023-deadline/

The Senate has launched an investigation into allegations of admission racketeering in universities across the country, following a motion by Senator Onyeka Nwebonyi (Ebonyi North) during Wednesday’s plenary.

Source: https://punchng.com/senate-probes-alleged-admission-racketeering-summons-jamb-registrar/