During the Roman Empire, the Senate was largely a tool of the Emperor, whoever it may have been at the time. The Emperor sat in on Senate proceedings, could speak at any time, and basically told them...
A multiple of things were discussed in the Roman senate. Resolutions, honors to be given to an individual, proposals for laws, consultation as to what to do about a troublesome province, were all...
only people who were rich with land worth 400 (after Augustus) 1,200 sestertia (currency of Rome) and had to be at least 30 years old . No person could become a Senator unless they had served the...