When a political party holds majority control in Congress, it means that they have more seats and can pass legislation without needing support from the opposing party.
Related terms
Gridlock: A situation where there is a stalemate or deadlock in Congress because neither party has majority control, making it difficult to pass laws.
Filibuster: A tactic used by senators to delay or block legislation by speaking for long periods of time and preventing a vote.
Partisan Politics: The practice of promoting the interests of one's own political party over the interests of the overall population.