Campaign 2006
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Democrats recaptured Congress, riding to victory on a wave of public discontent with the Iraq war, corruption and President George W. Bush’s leadership.
| Senate: 100 seats | House: 435 seats |
|---|---|
| Republicans 49 (-6) | Republicans 200 (-29) |
| Democrats 51 (+6) | Democrats 231 (+29) |
| Independent 0 | Independent 0 (-1) |
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Democratic split emerges as victory sinks in
When Democrats were in the minority on Capitol Hill, Nancy Pelosi, the party’s leader in the House of Representatives, liked to boast about how united they were.
Republicans elect House leaders
Much of the same team kept in place
Lott stages comeback by just one vote
Former Republican Senate leader takes number-two spot
Top Democrats join fight over Wal-Mart
Effort to mobilise protests against the retailer
Pelosi backs Murtha as House leader
Endorsement criticised by ethics watchdog
US senator vows to probe ‘abuse’ of renditions
Senator to investigate secret CIA prisons
Top Democrat calls for ‘open skies’ rethink
US ‘must end’ airline investor rule
Democrats fail to hit the beat in Dixieland
Party no longer dominant in the south
Bush and Democrats square up over Iraq
Iraq strategy and Bolton nomination at issue
Democrats signal hope for approval of Gates
Party looks for swift confirmation process
