The 120th Congress-elect will begin to organize within weeks of the election, setting off a real-time game of musical chairs for committee leadership. In the Senate, where seniority generally dictates the gavel, the array of possibilities is clarified as senators indicate their intentions in advance. The following represents our informed speculation based on “known knowns,” with further clarification to come in the weeks and months ahead.
Although the election is still more than 100 days away, this document reflects Republicans maintaining control of the Senate.
Read our Senate Committee Musical Chairs outlook for more.