2. To convince the confederacy he did not intend any military action
It can create more jobs
It could also potentially make another super continent someday
All laws are passed by congress unless the president vetos the law
the answer you are looking for is activist.
The Senate has a number of powers which the House of Representatives (or any other institution) does not have.
These include:
- consenting to treaties (international agreements), which is a condition for their later ratification
- confirming appointments of a number of officials, such as the ambassadors, military officers, federal judges
-trying government officials if they were impeached by the House