Senate shifts as Democrats gain calendar power in 2001
The article notes 56 Democrats 49 Republicans and one independent will shape the Senate agenda after Jeffords switches to independent status. It discusses Bush administration limits, potential for bipartisan cooperation, and the impact on committee leadership, including Daschle and Lott negotiating new panel rosters and the shift in chairmanships.
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Jeffords emotional defection reshapes Senate balance
Vermont senator James Jeffords stunned colleagues by leaving the Republican Party and becoming an independent, triggering intense private pleas to stay and triggering emotional reactions from GOP leaders. The shift threatens a 50 50 Senate split and prompts discussions of committee chairmanships and budget deals, including education funding and President Bush’s agenda.
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