2006-11-11 12:58:07 · 16 answers · asked by kool blu 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
demon-rats!
2006-11-11 13:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by Bawney 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The democrats control 49 seats
the republicans control 49 seats
1 seat is held by a socialist from Vermont
and another is held by a former moderate democrat, now independent, who often sided with Bush.
The idea is that these two independents will side more often with the democrats.
It is difficult to say that one particular party controls the senate. For instance, our new senator Bob Casey-D from Pennsylvania is pro-life and pro-gun. Senator Webb-D from Virginia is a former Republican from the Reagan administration who became a democrat because he was "disgusted" with his former party. There are several moderate democrats from the South, but on the other hand, there are many moderate Republicans as well. Senator Arlen Specter-R from PA is pro-choice, pro-gun, pro-civil unions, anti Bush's habeas corpus bill, and he sponsored a stem cell research bill that was narrowly defeated. The fact is that leading by 1 seat is not a very strong lead when several democrats are known to switch sides. The net effect is that the Senate is more moderate, which is important from a legislative standpoint. The significant democrat lead in the house could lead to several bills that are more to the left of center. The moderate senate could amend those bills to make them more moderate before they go to our Republican president. This will make it easier for a bill to be passed as it is more likely to be signed and not vetoed. Nevertheless, expect Bush to use his veto power more frequently now.
The most accurate statement is that about 10 or so moderate senators control the senate, because they can and often do switch sides. McCain-R sponsored a bill that gives amnesty to millions of illegal aliens, which Bush agrees with. Expect that bill to be reintroduced and signed on by both the democrats and the president.
2006-11-11 21:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by Discipulo legis, quis cogitat? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right now, the Senate is still in Republican hands. The current Senators make up the 109th Congress. The elections this past week were to elect the members of the 110th congress which will convene in January.
2006-11-11 21:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy Miller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democrats now control the senate and the house.
2006-11-11 21:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Democratic
2006-11-11 20:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by rosiejac 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dems, 51-49.
2006-11-12 00:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Repubs currently do. The Dems will when the new congress is sworn in in January.
2006-11-11 21:44:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Democrats by like one.
2006-11-11 21:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by Kia 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The democrats, this time around,
2006-11-11 21:02:23 · answer #9 · answered by closed 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where have you been the last two weeks? unfortunately the Democrats.
2006-11-11 21:15:36 · answer #10 · answered by asmith1022_2006 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dems
2006-11-11 20:59:45 · answer #11 · answered by iraq51 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋