Democrats Win Control of Both U.S. Congressional Chambers in Midterms
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Democrats won majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to projections from major news organizations. The results give the party control of both chambers of Congress, which makes it responsible for leading legislation and oversight in Washington.
The midterm elections take place in the middle of a president's term and choose all members of the House and about one-third of the Senate. Because control of Congress affects which bills can pass and which investigations can take place, the outcome is closely watched by voters, businesses, and foreign governments.
A report from UPI says the new Democratic majority is unlikely to change the broad direction of U.S. policy toward Asia. Foreign policy in this region has often had support from both parties, including on issues such as trade, security cooperation, and competition with China. Because of this, analysts expect that many existing policies will likely continue, even with a new majority in Congress.
For American readers, the results mean that the next Congress will set priorities on budgets, government programs, and national issues. Final results in some races may take additional time to confirm, so the full makeup of the new Congress may not be clear right away.
Sources: upi
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