posted ago by Nonehundred +7 / -0

If the Senate is made up of 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and 2 Independents, how is Chuck the majority leader? What am I missing?

If the Senate is made up of 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and 2 Independents, how is Chuck the majority leader? What am I missing?
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keepwinning 3 points ago +3 / -0

2 independents caucus with the Dems. So it is essentially a 50-50 tie. Tie breaker is the VP.

schumer and McConnell are operating under a power sharing arrangement from years ago, schumer is the majority leader, but McConnell can bring forward legislation and half of committees are chaired by the gop. (All iirc)

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Nonehundred [S] 1 point ago +1 / -0

Thanks!

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MrMcGreenGenes 3 points ago +3 / -0

5 RINO scumbags.