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McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power - AP News — Peter Welch | ChamberLight
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Mitch McConnell marked becoming the longest-serving Senate party leader as Democrats began the new Congress with a 51–49 Senate majority under Chuck Schumer. The article also contrasted the Senate’s proceedings with Kevin McCarthy’s unsuccessful bids for House speaker and reported other senators’ swearing-in milestones.
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Senate Republican leader marking a leadership milestone
New Vermont senator replacing Patrick Leahy
President who pledged to work across party lines
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New senator who won a seat previously held by a Republican
Illinois senator who supported Tammy Duckworth during her swearing-in
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Senator who stood behind J.D. Vance at his swearing-in
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