<p>Blocking Biden’s Legislative Agenda:<br>
One of the first impacts of a Republican-controlled Senate is that it becomes much harder for President Joe Biden and the Democrats to push through major legislation. Whether it's proposals on climate change, healthcare, or tax reform, the Republicans now have the power to block or amend key pieces of legislation.</p>

Blocking Biden’s Legislative Agenda: One of the first impacts of a Republican-controlled Senate is that it becomes much harder for President Joe Biden and the Democrats to push through major legislation. Whether it's proposals on climate change, healthcare, or tax reform, the Republicans now have the power to block or amend key pieces of legislation.

The Impact on Legislation and Policy

First, let’s look at how the Republicans managed to seize control of the Senate. For the past two years, Democrats held a slim majority in the Senate, thanks to the Kamala Harris tiebreaker vote. But after a hard-fought series of midterm elections and key state races, the Republican Party managed to flip a number of important Senate seats, ultimately tipping the balance in their favor.

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