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On the recordNovember 2, 2004
The GOP has 55 seats after victories in North Dakota, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana, Democrats now have 44 seats, the independent party one.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Reid discusses the new balance of power in the Senate following the elections.

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