Published 6 November 2024 at 06.48
Foreign. Republicans have regained control of the US Senate, the upper house of Congress, after four years in the minority. It is clear after tonight's vote count, Politico reports.
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The shift in power in the Senate was considered expected, as Republicans focused on recruiting strong candidates and worked strategically in the primaries .
Who will lead the party's work in the chamber is, however, unclear. After Mitch McConnell announced his resignation, several Republican senators are now considered possible candidates for the majority leadership post, including John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott.
If Kamala Harris wins the presidential election, a Republican majority in the Senate could pose a major obstacle for her administration. That would make it difficult for Harris to push through major investments and lead to protracted battles over the approval of her ministers and other important posts.
If Donald Trump were to emerge victorious, a Senate under Republican control is expected to make things easier for him. to carry out his agenda and get his nominations approved.
However, the new majority in the Senate will be narrow, and the threshold of at least 60 votes required for most bills means that cross-party collaborations will still be necessary.< /p>