The Florida Senate is one of the two chambers of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. Established by the Florida Constitution in 1838, it serves as the upper house, working alongside the Florida House of Representatives. The Senate consists of 40 members who represent single-member districts across the state, with each senator serving four-year terms. Senators are elected in staggered elections, with half of the seats up for election every two years. The chamber maintains term limits of eight consecutive years. The Senate convenes at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, where it conducts legislative sessions, committee meetings, and other governmental functions. The Florida Senate holds specific constitutional powers, including confirming executive appointments made by the Governor, trying impeachment cases after the House of Representatives has voted to impeach, and participating in the state budgeting process. The chamber requires a majority vote (21 votes) to pass legislation, while certain actions, such as constitutional amendments, require a three-fifths vote (24 votes). Leadership positions within the Florida Senate include the Senate President, who is elected by the majority party members and serves as the chamber’s presiding officer, and the Senate President Pro Tempore, who presides in the President’s absence.