Democrats have officially secured majorities in both the House and the Senate. This major shift in congressional control establishes a new balance of power on Capitol Hill. The resulting division between the executive branch and lawmakers will influence which federal initiatives can realistically advance.
Key points
Democrats now hold unified legislative control over the House and the Senate.: Democrats now hold unified legislative control over the House and the Senate.
The balance of power in the federal legislature has fundamentally changed.: The balance of power in the federal legislature has fundamentally changed.
Future legislation must navigate the reality of Democratic majorities in Congress.: Future legislation must navigate the reality of Democratic majorities in Congress.
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