Cortez Masto defeated Republican challenger Adam Laxalt, a former state attorney general who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
That is enough to cement Democrats’ control of the Senate in 2023-24, as Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris can break ties in the 100-member chamber, securing victories for President Joe Biden. If Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock were to win the Dec. 6 Georgia runoff election against Republican challenger Herschel Walker, that would expand Democrats’ majority to 51-49. That, in turn, would give Democrats an additional edge in passing a limited number of controversial bills that are allowed to advance with a simple majority of votes, instead of the 60 needed for most legislation.
Currently, Democratic Senators Joe Manchin in West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona are “swing” votes who have blocked or delayed some of Biden’s major initiatives, including expansions of some social programs. But with 51 Democratic seats in the Congress that convenes next year, Manchin’s and Sinema’s influence could be slightly diluted.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nevada Senate Race Called For Democrat Cortez Masto; Democrats Retain Control Of SenateIt is unclear at this time if Laxalt will request a recount, but we will keep you updated.
Read more »
Cortez Masto wins Nevada Senate race, clinching Democratic control of SenateCortez Masto defeated Republican challenger Adam Laxalt, a former state attorney general who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Read more »
Cortez Masto wins in Nevada, giving Democrats Senate controlDemocrats now hold 50-49 edge in the Senate; runoff for Senate seat in Georgia
Read more »
Democrats retain Senate control after incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto projected to win Nevada raceCortez Masto defeated Trump-backed Republican Adam Laxalt, giving Democrats a Senate majority
Read more »
Kelly win in Arizona puts Democrats one seat from Senate controlMark Kelly wins Senate seat in Arizona, putting Democrats on brink of holding onto Senate majority
Read more »