United States. Congress. Senate
Administrative History
The United States Senate (1787- ) forms one-half of the United States of America's bicameral legislature, or Congress, and is located in Washington D.C.
The United States Senate was established on July 16, 1787, by the framers of the Constitution. It originally convened in 1789 in New York City and for the next ten years was located in Philadelphia before moving to Washington D.C. in 1800. The Senate's membership includes two senators representing each state and speaking for the needs of their constituencies. The Senate has the power to conduct impeachment trials, review and approve or reject presidential appointees to executive and judical branches, amend or approve treaties (by a two-thirds vote), filibuster legislation, and conduct investigations in the executive branch and outside American society. The leadership of the Senate is comprised of political party leaders and minority party leaders, committee leaders and members, and senate-elected officers and officials. The constitutionally mandated offices are vice president and president pro tempore.
Citation:
AACR 1 form: United States. Congress. SenatePhillips, D. G. The treason of the Senate, 195-
United States Senate, via WWW, Feb. 10, 2014 (United States Senate; established 1787; 1/2 of United States bicameral legislature - Congress; located in Washington D.C; first held in New York City; ten years in Philadelphia; powers of Senate; equal representation; 100 representatives - two for each state; offices in Senate; constitutionally mandated offices; vice president and president pro tempore) http://www.senate.gov/
Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
Wallace F. Bennett office of administration papers, 1951-1974
Series contains appointment books, calendars, guest books, memorandums, letters, and applications for positions between 1951 and 1974. These papers document Wallace Bennett's office activities and responsibilities. Materials dated 1951-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett "on the record" papers, 1948-1972
This series consists of materials in which Senator Bennett went "on the record," such as pages from the Congressional Record, speeches on the Senate floor, statements before congressional committees, interviews, and press releases between 1948 and 1972. Materials dated 1948-1972.
Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning the executive branch, 1953-1974
Series contains correspondence, bills, and legislative resolutions related to the executive branch of the federal government between 1953 and 1974. Materials dated 1953-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning Utah schools, 1957-1974
Subseries contains correspondence between Senator Bennett and various Utah schools concerning his senatorial papers, education in Utah, research projects, possible appearances, and other various requests to Senator Bennett between 1957 and 1974. Materials dated 1957-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers from the Office of the President, 1957-1974
Subseries contains correspondence, and legislative resolutions which documents the relationship of Senator Bennett's office and the office of the President of the United States, containing several letters signed by the President between 1957 and 1974. Much of the papers in this subseries are the result of constituent inquiries relating to the purposes and bounds of an office in the executive branch. Materials dated 1957-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers of Utah matters, 1957-1974
Subseries contains correspondence, pamphlets and newspaper clippings from firms, constituents and special interest groups in Utah between 1957 and 1974. These letters are related either solely or primarily to Utah matters. Also filed here are copies of letters relating to both a Utah matter and a national matter or piece of legislation. Materials dated 1957-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers of various legislation, 1951-1974
Subseries contains newspaper clippings, bills, letters and legislative resolutions between 1951 and 1974. These items document Senator Bennett's contribution to and action regarding legislation he did not help originate. Individual papers contents and arrangement are similar to Series 2A, with the exception that copies of bills are only occasional and the papers contain a great deal of correspondence. Materials dated 1951-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers on independent agencies of the executive branch, 1955-1974
Wallace F. Bennett papers on Utah, 1957-1974
Series contains correspondence from firms, constituents, special interest groups, and schools in Utah between 1957 and 1974. Preserved in these two series are materials related either solely or primarily to Utah matters and schools. Also filed here are copies of letters relating to both a Utah matter and a national matter or piece of legislation. Materials dated 1957-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett personal papers, 1951-1971
Series contains letters, pamphlets, invitations, and newspaper clippings outlining Senator Bennett's activities, business interests and connections, and his insurance program and trips. Materials dated 1951-1971.