Senate adjourns until November with Republicans fearful of losing majority
The U.S. Senate has adjourned for the midterm elections, leaving unfinished business as Republicans express concern over maintaining their majority.
The Senate adjourned for the midterm election on Wednesday night despite having a big pile of unfinished business on its plate, as vulnerable Republicans were ready to get back to their home states to campaign amid growing fears that they may lose their majority in the upper chamber. Senators adjourned after voting to confirm Keith...
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