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February 3, 2021

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Schumer, McConnell reach agreement on organizing resolution for Senate, putting Democrats in control of committees

By Donna Cassata and Felicia Sonmez

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) confirmed an organizing resolution on Feb. 3. (The Washington Post)

After weeks of negotiations, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have come to terms on how to run a 50-50 Senate. Democrats hold the tiebreaking vote with Vice President Harris.

“I am happy to report this morning that the leadership of both parties have finalized the organizing resolution for the Senate. We will pass the organizing resolution promptly today,” Schumer said in remarks on the Senate floor.

“I’m confident our members are ready to hit the ground running on the most important issues that face our country,” he added. “Senate Democrats are not going to waste any time taking on the biggest challenges facing our country and our planet.”

Source: WP