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The District of Columbia State Senate, also known as the Council of the District of Columbia, is the legislative branch of the local government in Washington D.C., representing the local residents of the capital of the United States. Consisting of 13 members who each serve a four-year term, this governing body is responsible for creating laws and regulations within the district. The council operates in a manner similar to state senates across the U.S., though unlike them, its decisions are subject to approval by the U.S. Congress, as Washington D.C. is a federal territory, not a state.