👉 The Senate's "Weapon" refers to the Constitution's Article I, Section 9, which prohibits the Senate from authorizing or appropriating money for any "war, public debt, or military expense," effectively limiting the Senate's ability to fund military actions or wars. This provision was a key part of the Founding Fathers' efforts to prevent the concentration of military power and ensure that war would not be decided by a single chamber or individual, but rather through the collective decision-making of the Senate and the House of Representatives. By restricting financial power related to military endeavors, it aimed to maintain a balance of power and safeguard against potential tyranny or unchecked executive authority in matters of war.
