Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death will temporarily narrow Senate Democrats' razor-thin majority.
Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee, a trailblazing Black lawmaker who's running to replace Feinstein, has expressed frustration over this limitation.
Before Newsome qualified his vow, Lee was widely viewed as a leading candidate to replace Feinstein.
Senate Democrats' majority is going to narrow temporarilyDemocrats now hold an effective 50-49 majority, including the three independent senators that caucus with them.
AdvertisementAdvertisementFeinstein also leaves seats open on powerful committeesAs one of the most senior Democrats, Feinstein held seats on the powerful Senate Judiciary and Intelligence committees.
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