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As of the 2006 elections, the US Senate was made up of 49 Democrats, 49 Republicans and two Independents. Both Independents caucus with the Democrats which means the Democrats control the Senate 51 - 49.

FYI, the House of Representatives, as of the 2006 elections were made up of 233 Democrats and 202 Republicans, giving the Democrats the control of the House as well...

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As of January 2, 2009 the makeup is: 2 Independents 56 Democrats 41 Republicans 1 Seat undecided: Minnesota, Dem. Franken Vs. Rep. Coleman, as of today Franken leads by 49 votes. A winner is to be declared next week. The magic number is 60 and neither party has 60 senate seats, 60 signatures are required to stop a filibuster. With all democrat signatures (if Franken wins and all vacated seats are filled with same party) and the two independents the republicans can filibuster and not be stopped with cloture. This may change when/if Obama's cabinet choices are confirmed since he has chosen many appointees from the senate and when Obama's seat is filled in Illinois. State law decides how the empty seat is filled. It is generally by the governor either by special election or appointment. Appointments are usually the state choice because of the incredible cost to a state to have a special election. If the governor is a democrat the seat is usually filled by a democrat and likewise if the governor is a republican then the seat is filled by a republican. Of course Illinois is the center of scandal with Governor Rod Blagojevich and his attempt to sell Obama's senate seat, this may bode well for Republicans in that state depending upon how the situation is resolved.

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41 Republicans, 56 Democrats: Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders are Independents; one seat from Minnesota is contested

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58 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 2 Independents (Republicans got Dominated)

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At this point it is a Republican majority. That may change in 2018.

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dems = 55

repubs = 43

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