1989 25c Senate

25¢ United States Senate
Constitution Bicentennial Series

Issue Date: April 6, 1989
City: Washington, DC

The Senate stamp features the carved gilt eagle and shield located above the Vice President's chair in the Old Senate chamber. Although every act of Congress must be approved by the House and Senate, the Senate has sole authority to ra...  more

25¢ United States Senate
Constitution Bicentennial Series

Issue Date: April 6, 1989
City: Washington, DC

The Senate stamp features the carved gilt eagle and shield located above the Vice President's chair in the Old Senate chamber. Although every act of Congress must be approved by the House and Senate, the Senate has sole authority to ratify, by a two-thirds vote, any treaties proposed by the President.