Summary
After winning control of both chambers in the midterm elections, Democrats say they will focus on lowering living costs, addressing the war on Iran, and challenging President Donald Trump’s policies. Their ability to pass laws will be limited by Senate rules and Trump’s veto power, but they can use spending bills, confirmations, committee oversight, and investigations to pursue some goals.Key Facts
- Democrats campaigned on lowering costs for energy, housing, health care, and groceries.
- Democrats will not take control of Congress until January, and many bills need 60 Senate votes to overcome a filibuster.
- Trump has threatened to veto legislation passed by Democrats.
- Economist Dean Baker said congressional pressure to end the war on Iran could help reduce energy costs.
- Democrats could seek to restore enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts, including through government spending bills.
- The article says reversing Trump’s tariffs could be difficult without enough Republican support to override a veto.
- Democrats could use congressional committees to investigate companies over rising prices.
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