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In regards to the Senate, the majority and minority whip are the second ranking positions in each party. As such, their main function is to gather votes on partisan issues by aligning both Democratic and Republican interests. Cornyn’s response to Pelosi is worth noting because of how it effectively negated the accusations that were thrown at the Republican Party as well as creating a situation that encourages Democratic-Republican cooperation rather than scoring it. Whether or not such actions will sway Democratic options will be evidenced on the day the Senate votes on the tax bill next week. Article 2
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Bloch, Matthew, et al. "Alabama Election Results: Doug Jones Defeats Roy Moore in U.S. Senate Race." The New York Times, 12 Dec. 2017, www.nytimes.com/elections/results/alabama-senate-special-election-roy-moore-doug-jones. Accessed 17 Dec. 2017.
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