While the House of Representatives has exclusive power to originate revenue bills, such legislation can be amended and/or substituted by the senate.

Following the Civil War and the state's readmission to the Union, the chamber had a Republican majority during the Reconstruction period from 1868 to 1874.

[2] The election of 1983 produced the first female senators in Alabama history as Republican Ann Bedsole (1983-1995) and Democrat Frances "Sister" Strong (1983-1986) won office.

The lieutenant governor of Alabama serves as the president of the senate, but only casts a vote if required to break a tie.

The president pro tempore is elected by the full Senate by nominations taken from the floor, followed by a recorded vote.

Current committees include:[3] The Senate Seal features an open book and torch, accompanied by the Latin phrase Libertas Per Lege, meaning "Liberty Through Law".