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The makeup of the U.S. Senate defined President Barack Obama’s limited ability to enact energy and environmental policies. The same may be true, though to a lesser extent, for Donald Trump.
Republicans lost one seat in the upper chamber, leaving them still in control with a 51 to 47 majority over Democrats (two races remain unresolved). But arcane Senate rules make it difficult for legislation to pass—or even reach a vote—without at least 60 senators approving the procedure. Assuming Democrats remain unified in their opposition, Trump, 70, will still face an ossified Senate when it comes to passing legislation on matters related to energy, environment, and climate change.