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Fri, December 27, 2024 
The most memorable 2024 Senate moments: A convict, a defection, and a new majority
- Who says the Senate doesn't have its fair share of drama? From a criminal conviction and new leadership to a vice presidential nominee and party defections, the "world's greatest deliberative body" was at the forefront of extraordinary political developments this year.
The article from MSN discusses several notable events from the 2024 U.S. Senate sessions. Key highlights include the conviction of Senator Bob Menendez on corruption charges, marking a significant moment as he became the first sitting senator in decades to face such a fate. Another pivotal moment was the defection of Senator Kyrsten Sinema from the Democratic Party to become an independent, which shifted the Senate's power dynamics. This change contributed to the formation of a new majority in the Senate, with Democrats holding a slim 51-49 edge, influencing legislative priorities and the passage of bills. The article also touches on the intense debates and legislative maneuvers, including the handling of the debt ceiling, immigration reform, and judicial confirmations, all of which were influenced by these shifts in Senate composition.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/the-most-memorable-2024-senate-moments-a-convict-a-defection-and-a-new-majority/ar-AA1wvRao ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/the-most-memorable-2024-senate-moments-a-convict-a-defection-and-a-new-majority/ar-AA1wvRao ]
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