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Republicans secured a 53-47 Senate majority in the November elections, flipping four seats to erase Democrats’ narrow 51-49 control of the chamber.
The new senators sworn in were Jim Banks , John Curtis , Tim Sheehy , Bernie Moreno , Dave McCormick , Ruben Gallego , Adam Schiff , Andy Kim , Angela Alsobrooks , Elissa Slotkin , and Lisa Blunt Rochester . until his term as West Virginia governor ends on Jan. 13. The various proceedings took place without fanfare, in stark contrast to the drama unfolding on the other side of the Capitol, as House lawmakers prepared for repeated votes on whether to elect House Speaker Mike Johnson for another term leading the chamber.Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for a ceremonial swearing-in for Sen. Adam Schiff , Sen. Andy Kim , and Sen. Pete Ricketts , at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
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