In the Senate, the Speaker controls legislative debate by selecting who speaks and how long the debate will last.

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The Senate does not have a Speaker. The role of controlling debate is done by the presiding officer, who is typically the Vice President of the United States or a President pro tempore elected by the Senate. The presiding officer does have some control over debate, but does not have the same level of control as a Speaker in the House of Representatives.

In the Senate, the Speaker Controls Legislative Debate by Selecting