Political science professor Sarah Binder told Newsweek that Democrats would 'feel the pinch' with the Senate deadlocked in their absence.
Fetterman's 2022 midterm election win gave Senate Democrats a 51-49 advantage over. However, his absence, along with Feinstein's, leaves the chamber evenly divided between the parties.
Senator John Fetterman, left, is pictured in Washington, D.C., on February 7, 2023, while Senator Dianne Feinstein, right, is also shown in Washington, D.C., on November 28, 2022. Feinstein and Fetterman, both Democrats, are hospitalized, leaving the Senate deadlocked between parties.With Republican Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho and Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon also away from Washington in recent days, the current balance of power in the Senate stands at 48-48.
"Slim majorities are always challenging, but especially so in today's Senate," Binder said."There are not many legislative measures on tap in the Senate, but Democrats will feel the pinch of a tied Senate whenever they try to confirm a controversial nominee." "In those cases, Democrats will need Vice President Harris back in the chair to break a tied vote to cut off debate on a confirmation vote," she added."That might slightly slow down Democrats and encourage them to focus on nominees who have some support from across the aisle."
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