The Chamber of Senators of Uruguay, or Senate, is the upper house of the General Assembly of Uruguay. It has 30 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation; the Vice-president presides over the chamber's sessions.
Senate of Uruguay
The Palacio Legislativo, meeting place of the Senate
General Assembly of Uruguay
The General Assembly of Uruguay or parliament is the legislative branch of the government of Uruguay, and consists of two chambers: the Chamber of Senators and the Chamber of Representatives. General Assembly has 130 voting members: 99 representatives and 30 senators, the Vice President of the Republic, who serves as President of the General Assembly, and the Senate has the right to vote. The legislature meets in the Legislative Palace in Montevideo. Both senators and representatives are chosen through proportional representation for five-year terms.
General Assembly of Uruguay
Library of the Legislative Power.
Senate
Chamber of Representatives