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U.S. Senate chamber
Members of the U.S. Senate during the 111th U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C., 2009–11.
U.S. Senate Photo Studio
U.S. Capitol building, Washington, D.C.
The meeting place of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in the Senate, 1868
The Senate as a Court of Impeachment for the Trial of Andrew Johnson, engraving after...
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (neg. no. lc-usz61-269)
Hubert Humphrey's signature
Visitor's pass to the U.S. Senate bearing the signature of Hubert H. Humphrey, 1976.
Courtesy of Michael Levy
Senate welcome gathering, 2000
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (second from right) hosting a coffee to welcome newly elected...
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United States Senate: 118th Congress
United States Senate: 118th Congress.
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