Republicans are projected to take control of the U.S. Senate after flipping several Democratic seats, and the GOP appears in a position to take control of not just Congress as the fight for the White House and House of Representatives continues. presidency — could potentially put former President Donald Trump on an easy path with policy approvals and Cabinet appointments if he wins.

A shift in Senate control from Democrats to Republicans could help revitalize Trump’s potential White House agenda or hinder the priorities of Kamala Harris’ presidency. Some of those priorities could be Cabinet appointees or possible confirmation by the Supreme Court justice. Federal judge approvals may also be blocked or cleared, depending on control.

All 425 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election, and all eyes are on key races that could potentially determine which party remains in control. Republicans currently control the lower chamber but maintain a slim majority.

If the Senate, House and White House back the GOP, it would be the second time Trump has benefited from such a union. Trump began his presidency in 2017 with the GOP-controlled House and Senate. Former presidents Barack Obama in 2009 and Bill Clinton in 1993 also began their terms in the White House with Democratic control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Yet under the presidencies of Trump, Obama and Clinton, at least one chamber flipped in the next election.

While it may seem rare for a single party to have control of the executive and legislative branches, it is not that uncommon at the beginning of a president’s first term. An analysis by the Pew Research Center. That’s been the case for 16 of the 21 presidents dating back to Theodore Roosevelt – but there are a few exceptions: Republicans George W. .We are returning to Congress.

Although control of the House of Representatives and the White House is still up for grabs, the Senate is back in control of the upper chamber for the first time in four years, something Republican senators are celebrating.

“As I said, this election is not about us, it’s about what’s best for the conference and the nation. I look forward to working with President Trump and our new conservative majority to make America great again by getting the Senate working again.” Texas Senator John Cornyn He said in his statement:

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso said Senate Republicans are “focused on getting this country back on track.”

“Voters have confidence in Senate Republicans who have an extraordinary opportunity,” Barrasso said in a statement. he said. “Our focus as the new Republican Senate majority will be to tackle an agenda that reflects America’s priorities – low prices, less spending, secure borders, and America’s energy dominance. We will begin to do that on Day One. The new Republican Senators will be pushing for that agenda.” It will be instrumental in achieving success.”