The Senate
- Members: 100 (two from every state, regardless of population)
- Terms: 6 years (no term limit)
- Must be at least 30 years old
- Must have been a U.S. citizen for the past 9 years
- Must live in the state they represent at the time of the election
- Salary: $174,00 per year
- Benefits: Covered by a federal retirement system. Pension depends on years of service. Average Pension around $60,000. Franking Privilege (Every congressmen gets to business mail without cost to themselves as long as it is not related to campaigning.)