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Democrats Poised to Retake Senate, Hold House in U.S. Midterms
Summary
- Bloomberg reported that the Democratic Party is projected to hold a majority in both the House and Senate after the midterm elections.
- Democrats appeared to have reclaimed six Republican-held Senate seats, putting them above the threshold needed for a Senate majority.
- With Democrats set to secure legislative control in Congress and the Senate's confirmation power, changes are expected in how the Trump administration governs and in the handling of major policy and legislative measures.
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The Democratic Party is projected to secure majorities in both chambers of Congress after winning a string of Senate seats previously held by Republicans in the U.S. midterm elections.
Bloomberg reported on Nov. 3 that election forecaster Decision Desk HQ projected Democrats had secured the seats needed to take control of the U.S. Senate.
Democrats were projected to win in Republican-leaning states including Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Ohio. The party needed to flip four Republican-held seats to claim a Senate majority, but current tallies show it has reclaimed six.
Still, vote counting continues in several states, including Michigan, Maine and Alaska, meaning the final seat distribution could change as more results come in.
Democrats were already projected to win a House majority. Retaking the Senate as well would give the party control of the legislative agenda when the new Congress begins in January.
That could also alter President Donald Trump's ability to govern. Democrats could use the Senate's confirmation power to slow or block presidential nominees for senior posts, including Supreme Court justices and key Federal Reserve officials.
The party could also step up oversight of the Trump administration through congressional investigations and hearings. If Democrats lead both the House and Senate, negotiations between the White House and Congress will become a key factor in major policy decisions and legislation over the next two years.
Suehyeon Lee
shlee@bloomingbit.ioI'm reporter Suehyeon Lee, your Web3 Moderator.