How Ben Ray Luján's absence could affect the Senate's agenda
While Luján is recovering from a stroke he suffered last week, Senate Democrats will not have enough votes to pass legislation on their own.
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Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C.
While Luján is recovering from a stroke he suffered last week, Senate Democrats will not have enough votes to pass legislation on their own.
The 49-year-old senator underwent surgery to ease swelling after he was found to have suffered a stroke in his cerebellum that affected his balance.
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