This result was announced by U.S. media after the Republican Party gained additional Senate seats in Ohio and West Virginia.
The Republicans now hold 51 seats in the Senate, while the Democrats have only secured 43 seats, with the election still ongoing.
The Republicans still have a chance to gain more Senate seats if they win in Montana and other states. However, it remains unlikely that they will reach the 60-seat threshold, which would allow them to pass any agenda without needing Democratic support.
Meanwhile, the Republicans are also working to retain control of the House of Representatives. According to Reuters, neither party has yet claimed a clear majority in the House. The Democrats need to gain six more seats to regain control of the House from the Republicans.
However, the Senate election results on November 5 have ensured that the Republicans will be able to assist former President Donald Trump in appointing conservative judges and other government officials should he win the presidency. Trump currently stands a significant chance of being re-elected.
If Trump returns to the White House and the Republicans successfully retain control of the House, it would be considered one of the most resounding electoral victories. This would reflect the change the American people desire after four years under President Joe Biden’s administration.
