Galactic Senate (New Republic)

The Galactic Senate, also known as the New Republic Senate and formerly the Provisional Senate, was the legislative body of the New Republic. It was headed by the Chancellor and was based on the planet Chandrila.

History
The first Galactic Senate was formed 1,000 years before the Clone Wars and acted as the legislative body for the Galactic Republic. It was headed by the Supreme Chancellor and the Vice Chair, and was located in the Senate Building on Coruscant.

Following the reorganization of the Galactic Republic into the Galactic Empire, the Senate was branded as the Imperial Senate and was to act as the legislative body of the Empire. However, it in fact had very little power and influence on the governance of the Empire. Shortly before the Battle of Yavin, the Galactic Emperor Darth Sidious, known as Sheev Palpatine to the public, disbanded the Senate.

After a Rebel victory at the Battle of Endor, the Alliance to Restore the Republic reorganized into the New Republic and restored the Galactic Senate on Chandrila.

Following the New Republic's victory at Jakku, several prominent members of the Galactic Senate believed that their war with the Galactic Empire was at its end and that a Imperial surrender was imminent.

Appearances

 * Lost Stars
 * Aftermath