legislative body

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Sonko remains the undisputed leader of Pastef, the party which controls 130 of the 165 seats in Senegal's only legislative body.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

For statehouse denizens in Concord, the question of pay turns on competing views about the makeup of the legislative body and the virtues of volunteer lawmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Rodriguez said that Friday’s vote should send a message that the city council needs “to be consulted as a legislative body that is independently elected by the people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

According to the CNE, the ruling coalition also won 82.68% of the votes cast for the National Assembly, Venezuela's legislative body.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

In February 1838, Angelina addressed the Massachusetts state legislature, becoming the first American woman to speak before a legislative body.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling