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what party controls the senate in 2023

The Democratic Party controlled the U.S. Senate in 2023. In the 118th Congress, Democrats held the majority, with 50 Senate seats caucusing with them thanks to the two independents who caucused with Democrats and the vice president’s tie-breaking role.

Quick Scoop

  • Majority party: Democrats.
  • Why: Two independents, Bernie Sanders and Angus King, caucused with Democrats, which helped maintain the majority.
  • Context: The Senate flipped into the 118th Congress in 2023, and Democrats kept control.

If you want, I can also give you the House control in 2023 or a simple 2023 Senate breakdown.