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Democrats seize Congress in midterm election firsts
First reported Nov 2, 8:40 PM ET · Latest Nov 4, 4:01 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 4, 6:00 AM ET
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Where things stand
Democrats have taken control of Congress for the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency, BBC News reports.
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- Reported Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency. Is this wrong?
Source
- “Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency” — BBC News
- Reported Hispanic Americans could be one of the most consequential voting blocks in Tuesday's midterm elections. Is this wrong?
Source
- “Hispanic Americans could be one of the most consequential voting blocks in Tuesday's midterm elections” — CBS News
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Timeline
What changed: The shift in power marks the first time in this presidential term that Democrats hold both chambers.
How this story developed
- New Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency. Hispanic Americans could be one of the most consequential voting blocks in Tuesday's midterm elections.
Every report, newest first
- Key moments from a night of midterm election firsts — BBC News
Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.
- How Hispanic voters could sway midterm election outcomes — CBS News
Hispanic Americans could be one of the most consequential voting blocks in Tuesday's midterm elections. Journalist Enrique Acevedo joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Questions
- How the new Democratic majority will affect specific policy initiatives and how the Hispanic electorate’s influence will shape upcoming votes remain unclear. Open
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Midterm elections are held halfway through a president’s term and determine which party controls the House of Representatives and the Senate. Gaining a majority in either chamber allows that party to set the legislative agenda, confirm appointments, and influence the president’s ability to pass laws.
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