With 50-50 Split, Senate Leaders Debate on Legislation Voting

With 50-50 Split, Senate Leaders Debate on Legislation Voting

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The Senate is evenly split 50-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting tie-breaking votes, giving Democrats control. However, challenges arise as Schumer and McConnell must agree on which legislation reaches the floor. McConnell wants to maintain the 60-vote rule for advancing legislation, but Schumer has not committed, allowing Democrats to potentially pass parts of their agenda with a simple majority.

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