Alabama U.S. Senator Runoff, Republican Primary

• Economic Growth — The Senate passes bills that can stimulate the economy, such as the American Rescue Plan of 2021, which provided $1.9 trillion in stimulus money for Americans struggling to work or maintain businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Foreign Policy and Immigration — The Senate can affect foreign policy by passing bills that fund foreign involvement, such as providing weapons to Israel, or by passing symbolic resolutions, such as a resolution condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.