Senate of Colombia, Legislative chamber in Bogotá, Colombia
The Senate of Colombia is the upper chamber of the national legislature in Bogotá, Colombia. The chamber consists of 108 elected members who vote on laws and constitutional amendments.
The 1991 Constitution created the current structure of the Senate as part of a bicameral Congress. This framework replaced earlier systems and divided legislative power between two separate chambers.
The institution includes two seats reserved for Indigenous communities, allowing their voices to enter legislation directly. These representatives hold the same rights as all other senators and participate in debates and votes.
Visitors can follow chamber sessions through the official website, which provides session schedules and voting results. The platform also displays information about individual members and ongoing legislative proposals.
The runner-up in presidential elections receives an automatic seat in the chamber, bringing a different political perspective into the process. This rule ensures that minority views remain represented in legislative processes.
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