McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power - AP News
Senator Murray made history as the first woman to serve as the Senate's President Pro Tempore.
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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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