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How many total members are there in the United States Senate?

  1. 50.

  2. 100.

  3. 435.

  4. 538.

The correct answer is: 100.

There are a total of 100 members in the United States Senate. Option A and C are incorrect as they represent the number of members in the United States House of Representatives and not the Senate. Option D is incorrect as it is the total number of members in both the House and Senate combined. The Senate is made up of 2 senators from each of the 50 states, making a total of 100 members. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.