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What can Democrats actually do if they win Congress?
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- If Democrats win the House, they would gain the ability to block Republican legislation, launch investigations into the Trump administration, demand documents and testimony, and potentially pursue a third impeachment of Trump.
- A Democratic Senate majority could block or delay Trump’s appointments to cabinet, ambassadorships, and federal judgeships, including Supreme Court nominees, forcing the White House to negotiate on legislation.
- Even if Republicans retain control of one or both chambers, a reduced majority could complicate governance by requiring near-unanimous party support for legislation.
- Key investigations Democrats might pursue include Trump family business dealings, issues surrounding Jeffrey Epstein files and DOJ transparency, Pentagon spending linked to Trump associates, and potential impeachment proceedings.
- In 2018, when Democrats last flipped the House, they launched multiple inquiries into Trump’s conduct and impeached him over Ukraine-related charges, though he was acquitted by the Republican-controlled Senate.
