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- AP, NEW YORK
Thursday, Nov 06, 2008, Page 1
Democrats strengthened their majorities in both houses of Congress, assuring US president-elect Barack Obama a stronger hand in enacting his agenda of change.
- Democrats picked up five more seats in the Senate in Tuesday’s voting, increasing their control in the 100-seat upper house to at least 56. They currently have a 51-49 majority, including two independents who vote in their caucus.
- Despite the strong showing, Democrats appeared to be falling short of their goal to take 60 Senate seats. A 60-40 majority would make it nearly impossible for the opposition to use procedural maneuvers to block Democratic proposals from coming to a vote.
- A total of 35 seats were in contention in the Senate.
In the House, all 435 seats were up for election.
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