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How Does the U.S. Senate Expel a Senator?
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The Constitution gives the U.S. Senate the power to expel one of its members. HowStuffWorks looks at the process and its history.
Elizabeth MacDonough Is the Senate Parliamentarian. What in the World Does She Do?
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The office of the Senate parliamentarian provides access to nonpartisan expertise to help develop new legislation and understanding of the rules that govern the Senate.
How to Become a Senator
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Do you know how to become a senator? Find out how to become a senator in this article from HowStuffWorks.
10 Unsuccessful Senate Confirmations
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These 10 unsucessful Senate confirmations are notable exceptions of an otherwise smooth process. Learn about 10 unsuccessful senate confirmations.
Senate Write-in Candidates Rarely Win, But It Has Happened
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Just two write-in candidates have been elected to the Senate. How likely could another write-in candidate's chances be? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How Barack Obama Works
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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.
How Joe Biden Works
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Joe Biden, a former senator from Delaware, was Barack Obama's pick for vice president. Read about Joe Biden's latest campaign for the White House.
How Hillary Clinton Works
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Hillary Clinton is in the running to become the first female U.S. President. Read about Hillary Clinton and her agenda, voting record and career.
H.R. 8 Mandates Gun Background Checks. Why Is It Stuck in the Senate?
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H.R. 8, which passed the House last year, would eliminate private gun sale loopholes and require nearly universal background checks. But it faces difficult odds of passage in the Senate.
How a Filibuster Works
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What exactly is a filibuster and why are they happening more frequently? Read about filibusters at HowStuffWorks.