U.S. elections 2024Trump will have Republican Senate to push forward his agenda
House control will be key to president-elect's proposed tax cuts
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington. Republicans could hold both chambers for the first time since the beginning of Donald Trump's first term. © Reuters
KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent
November 7, 2024 02:11 JST
WASHINGTON -- As Donald Trump rode to victory in Tuesday's election, his Republican Party also managed to retake the Senate, paving the way for smooth confirmation of cabinet appointees and Supreme Court justices. Whether Republicans can win a majority in the House of Representatives will be crucial for the president-elect's proposed tax cuts.