How many U.S. senators are there in total?

The total number of U.S. senators is one hundred. This is established by the U.S. Constitution, which specifies that there are two senators from each state, regardless of the state's population. Since there are fifty states in the United States, multiplying the two senators per state by fifty states results in one hundred senators altogether. This structure is designed to ensure equal representation for each state in the Senate, while the House of Representatives allocates seats based on population, creating a balance between the two chambers of Congress.