# What Democrats can and can’t do with their new power after taking Congress

https://mins.news/en/item/130083

- BBC News, 2026-11-04 18:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq1kdgnn2xdeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> After a sweeping midterm victory, Democrats will control both chambers of Congress and can advance legislation, investigate the Trump administration through committees, and confirm or block nominations. Trump can still veto bills, while convicting him in an impeachment case would require a two-thirds Senate majority likely beyond Democrats’ reach.

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