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The Romanian Parliament emerged in the 19th century, evolving from a unicameral to a bicameral system. Initially named the Pondering Body, the Senate was established in 1864 by Alexandru Ioan Cuza to balance legislative decisions. The first parliamentary form was the Organic Regulations, which separated legislative power from executive and judicial powers. The Pondering Body aimed to moderate the influence of the landowning elite in the Elective Assembly. In 1866, it was officially renamed the Senate, maintaining its role as a moderating chamber. Today, the Senate holds equal legislative rights with the Chamber of Deputies, as per the 1991 Constitution.