The Senate of Spain (Spanish: Senado de España) is the upper house of Spain's parliament, the Cortes Generales. It is made up of 266 members: 208 elected by popular vote, and 58 appointed by the regional legislatures. All senators serve four-year terms, though regional legislatures may recall their appointees at any time.
The last election was held on 20 November 2011. The composition of the 10th Senate, which cannot serve beyond 2015, is:
| Political party/group | Elected | Appointed | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People's Party | 133 | 29 | 162 | |
| Spanish Socialist Workers' Party | 48 | 16 | 64 | |
| Convergence and Union | 9 | 4 | 13 | |
| Entesa Catalana de Progrés (PSC, ICV, EUiA) | 7 | 3 | 10 | |
| Basque Nationalist Party | 4 | 1 | 5 | |
| Others - Mixed Group
|
7 | 5 | 12 | |
| Total | 208 | 58 | 266 | |
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