Recent studies point to a result never seen in about 230 years: a color change in both rooms. In addition, more than 146 popular initiatives will be put to the vote in 41 states in the United States on November 5.
On November 5, the United States will not only elect its future president: the House of Representatives And one-third of the Senatesomething whose outcome will depend on whether the new tenant in the White House, be it Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, has unfettered power or sees his initiatives slowed down.
In the November 2022 midterm elections, Democrats lost control of the House and retained the Senate. The Republicans now have 220 of their 435 seats in the first and formation Joe Biden has the majority in the Senate with 47 of the 100 seats and the support of four progressive-oriented independents.
The divisions of this 118th Congress, in which 61 members are of Latino or Hispanic descent, a record compared to previous terms, has materialized in an ongoing blocking of measures in one chamber or the other.
Recent studies point to a never saw any results in about 230 years: a change in color in both chambers, returning the House of Representatives to the Democrats and the Senate to the Republicans.
Abortion, cannabis and immigration
More than 146 popular initiatives will be put to the vote in 41 US states in November massive demand which addresses topics as diverse as abortion, immigration, the legalization of marijuana or the minimum wage.
A popular initiative is a law, issue, or question raised during an election on a state or city ballot, which may be proposed by residents or legislators, as defined on the Ballot Measure website.
Next Tuesday November 5Americans will not only choose their future president, but they will also vote on 146 of these popular measures, 77 of which come from lawmakers and 57 from citizens.
These are the most important themes what will be voted on at the ballot box:
1. Abortion
2. Salaries
3. Immigration
4. Marijuana and other drugs
5. Criminal law
6. Citizenship and electoral system
Source: EITB
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