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Ruben Gallego was projected to defeat Republican Kari Lake on Monday night and in January will become Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator.
—Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The Hill’s Alexander Bolton and Al Weaver report that GOP senators are breathing a sigh of relief that there will not be a prolonged and potentially ugly fight over Gaetz’s controversial nomination.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
The former lawmaker, who often clashed with members of both parties in Congress, was reportedly opposed by a significant number of GOP senators.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, given the controversy surrounding Gaetz, at least 15 GOP senators might have opposed the pick, according to one of the sources.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Etymology
Middle English senatour, from Anglo-French senatur, from Latin senator, from senatus
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of senator was
in the 13th century
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“Senator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senator. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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