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Senate Committee Assignments

The process of assigning committee positions in the U.S. Senate, including the impact of seniority on these assignments.

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Feb 2, 2026

What historical examples exist of major midterm waves flipping Senate control, and how comparable are they to 2026 conditions?

Major midterm “waves” that flipped Senate control are rare but consequential: the gains (after the Jeffords defection set up a narrow balance) and the 1986–– cycles when the president’s party suffered...

Jan 8, 2026

What are the names of the senators from California in the 2025 US Senate?

California’s two U.S. senators in the 2025 Senate are Democrat Alex Padilla and Democrat Adam Schiff . Padilla has served in the Senate since 2021 and continued into the 119th Congress, while Schiff w...