Sen. Chuck Schumer, the longtime Democratic leader in the U.S. Senate, addressed reporters in Washington on Tuesday after his party secured a majority in the chamber, ending Republican control.
“Americans voted for change,” Schumer told the press, emphasizing the electorate’s desire for a new direction in Washington.
He added that the election results represent a “generational remake of the Senate map,” suggesting a significant shift in the composition and outlook of the upper house.
The Democratic win flips the Senate’s balance of power, positioning the party to set the legislative agenda and advance its policy priorities in the upcoming session.
Schumer, who has served as Senate Majority Leader for several years, said the party will focus on delivering on the promises that helped it win the election, though he offered no specific legislative timetable.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
