CONTROL OF U.S. SENATE
Democrats Lead In Close Vote
(Rec. 12.10 a.m.) WASHINGTON, November 4. t ear^? carly today to have w ° n control of the United States Senate by a single vote.
The crucial contest was in Oregon where an almost complete unofficial tally showed the Democratic candidate, Mr Richard L. Neuberger, the winner by a narrow margin, over the Republican, Senator Guy Gordon. 3
Indications are that the Democrats will have 48 seats to the ftlifts. 47 if Mr Neuberger ’ s victory is confirmed in
In addition, the sole independent in the Upper House, Ke " a ‘or A '. ayne Morse, of Oregon, has said that he will vote with the Democrats, on the organisation of the Senate. * return ? ln Tuesday’s Congressional election won for the Democrats undisputed control of the House of Representatives and swept Republicans out of the office of Governor in seven States.
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Press, Volume XC, Issue 27499, 5 November 1954, Page 13
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