The United States Senate consists of 100 members in total. Each of the 50 states is represented by two senators, regardless of the state's population size. Senators serve staggered six-year terms, with approximately one-third of the Senate seats up for election every two years
. Currently, in the 119th Congress (2025–2027), the Senate has 100 members with the Republican Party holding 53 seats, the Democratic Party holding 45 seats, and 2 Independents who caucus with the Democrats
