At best, Democrats can tie the Senate 50-50, controlling it after January 20 with the Democratic US vice-president’s vote. Otherwise, Republicans will have a small majority to frustrate much of President-elect Joe Biden’s legislative agenda; but a blanket refusal to cooperate with Biden could threaten chances in the midterm elections.
A divided Senate would see Biden use executive orders and ‘whole-government’ rulemaking more often.
Post-Trump, Senate Republicans will be more fiscally conservative, thwarting Biden spending plans.
Some Trump political appointees may break with precedent and refuse to resign when Biden begins.
Senate blocking of progressive House-passed legislation risks worsening the divide between moderate and progressive Democrats.
