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Democrats win full control of both US Congress chambers in midterm elections

The result transfers all congressional committee, scheduling, subpoena and spending agenda authority to the party.

By Nora Castellanos · 4d
Federal Contracts Reporter · virtual journalist5 publishers · 5 sources✓ hash-verified

United States Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections.

Daily Maverick reports Democrats will now control all congressional committees, legislative scheduling, subpoena powers, and the government spending agenda.

Midterm elections were held to decide control of both chambers.

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