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United States. Congress. Senate

 Organization

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. Senate

Phillips, 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 33 Collections and/or Records:

Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning Utah schools, 1957-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 4 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: 1957-1974

Wallace F. Bennett papers of Utah matters, 1957-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 4 Sub-Series A
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: 1957-1974

Wallace F. Bennett papers of various legislation, 1951-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 2 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: 1951-1974

Wallace F. Bennett papers on Utah, 1957-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 4
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: 1957-1974

Wallace F. Bennett personal papers, 1951-1971

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 8
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: 1951-1971

Wallace F. Bennett political activities and campaign papers, 1953-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Series contains newspaper clippings, pamphlets, legislative resolutions, and correspondence documenting the political activities and campaigns of Senator Bennett and his staff in the Senate, and the national Republican Party in Utah. The views of the inner workings of the Senate regarding Committee membership, etc. and the political patronage that is the inevitable accompaniment of a public office, are well documented. Materials dated 1953-1974.

Dates: Other: 1953-1974

Wallace F. Bennett praise papers, 1959-1970

 Sub-Series — Box 585: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197230357821]
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 6 Sub-Series C Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Sub-subseries contains letters, notes and press releases praising the efforts and work of Wallace F. Bennett between 1959 and 1970.

Dates: Other: 1959-1970

Wallace F. Bennett public papers, 1948-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Series contains newspaper articles, press releases, correspondence, speeches, and notes detailing political figures, events and subjects which Wallace Bennett was involved with between 1948 and 1974. Materials dated 1948-1974.

Dates: Other: 1948-1974

Wallace F. Bennett publicity papers, 1951-1974

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 6 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, press releases, and campaign materials between 1951 and 1974. These papers outline the publicity Senator Bennett received through television, radio, newspaper, newsletters, photos, etc. Materials datd 1951-1974.

Dates: Other: 1951-1974

Wallace F. Bennett request correspondence, 1958-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 1 Sub-Series D
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains correspondence asking the senator for autographs, information on various bills, requests for publications, and other subject matters between 1958 and 1973. Does not include materials between 1959 and 1964. Filed with the original is a carbon copy of Senator Bennett's reply, usually a form letter. Materials dated 1958-1973.

Dates: Other: 1958-1973