Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

The majority party controls the Senate’s leadership and has the most influence over which bills receive time on the agenda and whether they pass. The standing committee can shape or block bills it reviews, but it does not control the full Senate’s agenda as broadly. The president pro tempore usually has a largely ceremonial role.

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