{"id":9462,"date":"2026-01-15T10:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/congress\/balance-of-power-in-the-u-s-house-and-senate\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:03:04","slug":"balance-of-power-in-the-u-s-house-and-senate","status":"publish","type":[21],"link":"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/congress\/balance-of-power-in-the-u-s-house-and-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Balance of Power in the U.S. House and Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<style>section[data-anchor='row-69d11d43edff6'] {\n\t\t\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&type=webp&url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2023\/09\/Insights-Header.jpg);\n\t\t\t  }<\/style>\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row bg--has-media       bg--eeeeee text--white bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-anchor='row-69d11d43edff6'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8 bbg-column--valign-bottom\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p>    <ul class=\"bbg-categories_list\">\n                    <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/category\/congress\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                    Congress\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/category\/elections\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                    Elections\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer\"\n        style=\"height: 24px !important\"\n    >\n<\/div>\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h1>Navigating the Balance of Power in the U.S. House and Senate to Drive Policy Wins<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none bbg-jl-start bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-anchor='row-69d11d440019d'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-9\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \n<\/div><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-3\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bbg_jumplinks-container vertical\"\n\tdata-link-color=\"#8a5db5\"\n\tdata-style=\"light\"\n\tdata-direction=\"vertical\"\n\tdata-mobile-behavior=\"dropdown\"\n>\n\t<style>\n\t\t.bbg_jumplinks-container .bbg_jumplinks-scroll:after {\n\t\t\tbackground: #8a5db5;\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-compact row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-anchor='row-69d11d4401de1'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p><div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer\"\n        style=\"height: 40px !important\"\n    >\n<\/div>    <p class=\"bbg-metadata bbg-metadata--date\">January 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-anchor='row-69d11d440310a'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<p>Following each election cycle, the real work begins for lobbying and public affairs professionals. As new leadership steps in, the legislative priorities shift and policy agendas are redefined in both the House and Senate. Government affairs professionals need to be able to quickly adapt their advocacy strategies to the evolving power dynamics and find the right opportunities to influence policy outcomes. Knowing the key players on Capitol Hill, including staff members and federal agency leadership working behind the scenes, is crucial to strategic planning and effective advocacy outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>For lobbyists and other public affairs professionals navigating Capitol Hill, up-to-date, detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-solutions\/congressional-directories\">congressional directories are an invaluable resource<\/a> to identify and engage with the right decision-makers to advance policy goals. Bloomberg Government\u2019s public affairs software offers comprehensive directories of members of Congress and their staff \u2013 updated daily so you\u2019re always working with the most up-to-date information.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we outline post-election strategies to help you prepare for shifting political dynamics in the House and Senate and share essential insights for optimizing advocacy and lobbying efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[Download our guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/elections\/post-election-shuffle-what-you-need-to-drive-policy-wins\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV24114174\">What You Need to Drive Policy Wins<\/a>, for insight into the tools savvy government affairs pros use to shape policy.]<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none row-jump-link-section bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-jump-link-label='Which party currently controls Congress?' data-anchor='row-69d11d44044ad' id='which-party-currently-controls-congress'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h2>Which party currently controls Congress?<\/h2>\n<p>The 2024 election redefined the political landscape on Capitol Hill. With the Republican party securing control of the Senate and narrowing its majority in the House, the implications for policy making are significant.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/products\/public-affairs-intelligence\/federal-and-state-directories\/\">Congressional directories<\/a> are an essential tool to connect lobbyists and advocates with the congressional leaders shaping policy.<\/p>\n<h3>Republicans maintain a slight majority in the House<\/h3>\n<p>The Republican party retains control of the House of Representatives with a slim majority. Republicans currently hold 218 seats while the Democrats have 213. As of Jan. 6, 2026, there are four vacant seats in the House due to the deaths of Reps. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) and Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), and the resignations of Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).<\/p>\n<p>The slim margin indicates a narrowly divided House, where coalition-building and bipartisan cooperation will be critical for passing legislation. For public affairs professionals, knowing which members hold key committee positions, where their legislative priorities lie, and how to reach the right staff in their office is crucial in such a finely balanced House.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-solutions\/congressional-directories\">Congressional directories<\/a> offer lobbyists the tools they need to navigate these legislative dynamics, helping you pinpoint those House members who may become pivotal swing votes in crucial policy debates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"defer\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/1-15-26-House-Balance-of-Power-Graphic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/1-15-26-House-Balance-of-Power-Graphic.png 719w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/1-15-26-House-Balance-of-Power-Graphic.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/1-15-26-House-Balance-of-Power-Graphic.png 145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h3>Which House seats flipped in the last election?<\/h3>\n<p>As a result of the 2024 elections, 17 House seats changed parties: The Republicans flipped eight seats while nine congressional seats flipped to the Democrats.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"\" class=\"wpb_content_element bbg-single-image align-left\">\n    <figure class=\"bbg-single-image__figure\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n                <img decoding=\"defer\" width=\"896\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/01\/Congressional-Races-Districts-that-flipped.jpg\" class=\"bbg-single-image__image attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Congressional-Races-Districts-that-flipped\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/01\/Congressional-Races-Districts-that-flipped.jpg 896w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/01\/Congressional-Races-Districts-that-flipped.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/01\/Congressional-Races-Districts-that-flipped.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/01\/Congressional-Races-Districts-that-flipped.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/>\n        \n            <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h3>Current balance of power in the Senate<\/h3>\n<p>Republicans have the majority in the Senate with 53 seats to the Democrats\u2019 47 seats, including two independents who caucus with Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>This majority gives Senate Republicans the power to shape committee assignments and control over the Senate\u2019s agenda, including budgetary and policy discussions that could have wide-ranging impact on industries from health care to energy. Staying informed about who leads the Senate\u2019s key committees is essential to understand and influence policy direction.<\/p>\n<h3><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"defer\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11394 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/11-7-25-Senate-Balance-of-Power.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/11-7-25-Senate-Balance-of-Power.png 719w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/11-7-25-Senate-Balance-of-Power.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/06\/11-7-25-Senate-Balance-of-Power.png 145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h3>Which Senate seats flipped in the last election?<\/h3>\n<p>Of the 33 Senate seats up for election in 2024, the Republican Party flipped four of them, securing their majority:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Montana:<\/strong> Tim Sheehy (R) defeated incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ohio:<\/strong> Bernie Moreno (R) defeated incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown (D).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pennsylvania:<\/strong> Dave McCormick (R) defeated incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D).<\/li>\n<li><strong>West Virginia:<\/strong> Jim Justice (R) defeated Glenn Elliott (D) to win the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Joe Manchin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No Republican Senate seats flipped to the Democratic Party in 2024.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none row-jump-link-section bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-jump-link-label='Outreach to newly elected members' data-anchor='row-69d11d44092a6' id='outreach-to-newly-elected-members'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h2>Building relationships with new members<\/h2>\n<p>As newly elected members take office, they and their staff members are faced with the daunting task of translating campaign promises into tangible policies. Lobbyists and advocates can use congressional directories to identify fresh opportunities to reach out, introduce issues, and start relationships that may be pivotal.<\/p>\n<p>Several key newly elected members of Congress will play important roles in the upcoming legislative session, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Val Hoyle (D)<\/strong> in Oregon\u2019s 4th District and <strong>Josh Riley (D)<\/strong> in New York\u2019s mid-Hudson Valley are among notable Democrats who won in competitive congressional districts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>John Manion (D)<\/strong> in Syracuse, New York, won his congressional race after benefitting from favorable redistricting in his district.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ruben Gallego (D)<\/strong> held his Senate seat in Arizona, a state with increasing political importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none row-jump-link-section bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-jump-link-label='Finding policy allies' data-anchor='row-69d11d440a7e2' id='finding-policy-allies'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h2>Identifying key policy allies and opponents<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing where individual congressional members stand on issues helps in building coalitions or anticipating and countering opposition. Aligning lobbying and advocacy efforts with local economic and social interests can make a significant difference when targeting elected officials from specific regions or with localized constituency interests. Understanding the local nuances of issues is essential for professionals looking to influence the legislative agenda of elected officials who won tightly contested races.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in 2024, Republicans extended electoral gains in Hispanic-majority areas of Texas\u2019 Rio Grande Valley, showing a shifting demographic trend. And in certain states where President Donald Trump won in 2024, Democratic Senate candidates such as Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin and Alyssa Slotkin in Michigan managed to secure victories. Sen. Baldwin\u2019s campaign outreach to Wisconsin\u2019s dairy farmers helped her connect with a traditionally conservative constituency that might otherwise have leaned Republican. These results underscore the importance of localizing issues and policy positions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/elections\/voter-demographics-redistricting\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV25114274\">Voter Demographics and Redistricting report<\/a> to explore the latest U.S. Census data and how population changes will affect congressional elections until 2030.]<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none row-jump-link-section bbg-jl-end bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-jump-link-label='Connect with key committee leadership' data-anchor='row-69d11d440bb84' id='connect-with-key-committee-leadership'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h2>Tracking committee leadership changes and legislative priorities<\/h2>\n<p>The ability to connect directly with committee chairs and members is crucial for public affairs professionals looking to make an impact. The Republican majorities in both the House and Senate are tasked with shaping legislation in several contentious policy areas, from immigration reform to energy policy. These changes are set to significantly impact industries, advocacy efforts, and government relations strategies. Congressional directories help navigate these relationships, offering direct access to decision-makers and committee staff, making directories an indispensable tool for professionals seeking to drive outcomes efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/budget-appropriations\/government-funding-and-policy-outlook\/\">Fall 2025 Hill Watch<\/a> report for crucial insights into Congress&#8217; agenda and priorities through the end of the year.]<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Key House committee leadership<\/h3>\n<p>As Republicans retain control of the House, they will maintain leadership over key committees, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>House Judiciary Committee:<\/strong> This is likely to be retained by current chair <strong>Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)<\/strong>, a vocal conservative with a focus on investigations and tech regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>House Oversight Committee:<\/strong> Having been committee chair since 2023, <strong>Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.)<\/strong> is expected to steer the committee\u2019s focus toward scrutinizing executive policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>House Ways and Means Committee: Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.)<\/strong> is expected to take over chairmanship of the committee, potentially focusing on tax reform and budgetary oversight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key Senate committee leadership<\/h3>\n<p>With their newfound majority, Senate Republicans have assumed leadership of Senate committees, which will have significant implications for future lobbying and regulatory strategy. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Senate Finance Committee:<\/strong> Committee Republicans have an influential role in shaping tax and health-care policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Senate Judiciary Committee:<\/strong> Committee leaders are focusing on judicial appointments and reforms, crucial for sectors such as technology and health care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n\t<section\n\tclass='bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed' data-anchor='row-69d11d440d1f2'\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\n\t\tbbg-row--content\t\t\"\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass='bb-wysiwyg ' style=''>\n\t\t\t<h2>Execute a winning public affairs strategy with Bloomberg Government<\/h2>\n<p>No matter the balance of power in Congress, public affairs professionals need to be adaptable, nurture strong connections, and have a well-timed approach. Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/elections\/post-election-shuffle-what-you-need-to-drive-policy-wins\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV24114174\">Post-Election Shuffle: What You Need to Drive Policy Wins<\/a> report for five best practices to effectively shape policy outcomes after elections.<\/p>\n<p>In such a dynamic political environment, it\u2019s crucial for government affairs teams to have the right public affairs software to navigate the challenges and strategic opportunities that come with each new congressional term. <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/products\/public-affairs-intelligence\/federal-and-state-directories\/\">Bloomberg Government<\/a> offers a critical advantage: expanded industry data, real-time bill tracking, and comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-solutions\/congressional-directories\">congressional directories that support effective government relations<\/a> and help public affairs professionals stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n<p>Our congressional and state legislative directories aren\u2019t just a resource \u2013 they\u2019re a strategic asset for anyone wanting to connect and engage with elected officials and their staff to influence policy outcomes at both the federal and state levels. More than a list of names and emails, our congressional and state legislative directories provide a comprehensive view of lawmakers and their staff, with details such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Biography:<\/strong> View a photo of and concise summary of each legislator\u2019s educational background, career highlights, and voting history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>News:<\/strong> See the latest articles, press releases, and transcripts that feature the legislator from more than 35,000 vetted sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committee assignments and caucuses:<\/strong> Track which committees or caucuses the senator or House member serves on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsored bills:<\/strong> Read quick summaries of legislation sponsored by the member or follow links to our legislative tracking tool for full coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to get started? <a 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