Democrats seize control of the Senate after winning Nevada
Catherine Masto's victory in Nevada gave Democrats the 50 seats they needed.
Reuters
The Democrats maintained control of the US Senate, fended off efforts by Republicans to regain the Senate, and made it difficult for them to thwart US President Joe Biden's agenda.
The fate of the US House of Representatives remains uncertain, as the Republican Party struggles to gain a slim majority there.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's victory in Nevada gave Democrats the 50 seats they needed to maintain control of the Senate.
Her victory reflects the surprising strength of Democrats across the United States in this election year.
Seeking re-election in an economically challenging state with some of the highest gas prices in the country, Catherine Cortez Masto was considered the most vulnerable senator, and her victory further frustrated Republicans who were confident she could be defeated.
US President Joe Biden expressed his great happiness after being informed of the Democrats' preservation of control of the Senate, following the victory of their candidate in the state of Nevada.
"I feel good and I am looking forward to the next two years," Biden told reporters in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, where he is currently participating in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.
With Masto's victory, Democrats will now control at least 50 seats, with Vice President Kamla Harris able to break a tie in the 100-member Senate.
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