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Republican senators are departing Washington mostly empty-handed after an extended stay in the capital that yielded few legislative victories and exposed deepening internal tensions.
The midterm outlook for the party has deteriorated, leaving Republicans with a substantial list of priorities for the upcoming lame-duck session that represents a final opportunity to leverage their current trifecta.
The primary legislative achievement of the week was a historic, bipartisan college sports package.
However, this measure offers little benefit to senators defending their seats in November, as it faces significant obstacles in the House. Beyond this single win, the session was marked by a series of failed votes.
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