upper chamber

American  

noun

1. upper house.

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upper chamber British  

noun

1. another name for an upper house

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Example Sentences

However, the legislation has been making slow progress in the upper chamber, amid accusations by supporters of assisted dying that peers opposed to the bill were trying to block it.

From BBC

Lord Roy Kennedy, who as chief whip is responsible for managing the government's legislative programme in the upper chamber, told peers government time would not be allocated to the bill.

From BBC

Former Democratic Senate candidate Charles Booker hasn’t announced a plan to run for a seat in the upper chamber, but polling shows that he would shoot to the top of primary voters’ list.

From Salon

Graham is seeking his fifth term representing South Carolina in the upper chamber.

From Salon

And in 2022, Kamiya was Sanseito's only candidate to be elected into the upper chamber.

From BBC