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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Senator Price Daniel (D-Texas), resigning to become governor on Jan. 15, states he will help Democrats organize the Senate on Jan. 3 if no successor is named. His vote is key to the Democrats' 49-47 edge; without it, a 48-48 tie could favor Republicans via VP Nixon.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Unless his successor is named before then, Sen. Price Daniel (D-Tex) says he will be on hand to help the Democrats organize the new Senate.
Daniel, who becomes governor of Texas next Jan. 15, submitted his resignation from the Senate last September to become effective as soon as his successor is elected. Texas Gov. Allan Shivers has not called a special election for that purpose.
Daniel said in a statement Saturday he still hopes his successor will be named by the time Congress convenes Jan. 3, but said he will be available if he is still in office.
If Price Daniel, the lineup would become a 48-48 tie which Vice President Nixon could break in the Republicans' favor in organizing the Senate.
The Texas senator's vote could become very important in the Democrats' 49-47 numerical edge in the Senate. If a Republican should replace him in the Senate. President the Republican
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daniel's vote crucial for democrats' 49-47 senate majority; without replacement, potential 48-48 tie broken by vp nixon for republicans
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Sen. Price Daniel plans to assist Democrats in organizing the new Senate on Jan. 3 if his successor as Texas senator is not yet elected, following his resignation last September; Texas Gov. Allan Shivers has not called special election; Daniel becomes Texas governor Jan. 15