If this isn't a stupid question, are there any advantages to seniority or is it merely a nominal thing?
Absolutely, man! First in line to get pizza when the Senate orders,
and you get first dibs on ordering toppings.
Others have to bow when passing more senior members in the hallways, with the depth of the bow commiserate to the difference in seniority. Shua will likely have to kowtow prostrate everytime he passes Yank.
Plus parking and office privileges! Compare the offices of PPT Yank:
With those of a lowly freshman senator:
And the choice in staff! Compare Yank's first choice from the secretarial pool:
With those leftover for freshmen:
Trust a retired Senator: Seniority is
everything.