Harry Reid Elected Senate Minority Leader

Harry Reid Elected Senate Minority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2014. President Barack Obama's plan to arm and train Syrian rebels is poised to pass the U.S. Senate today with broad support though few predict such bipartisan spirit when Congress returns to work after the Nov. 4 election. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2014. President Barack Obama's plan to arm and train Syrian rebels is poised to pass the U.S. Senate today with broad support though few predict such bipartisan spirit when Congress returns to work after the Nov. 4 election. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats on Thursday chose current Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada as their minority leader for the next congressional session, which begins in January, according to Senator Dianne Feinstein.

Republicans gain political control of the Senate next year following Democratic losses during the November congressional elections. (Reporting by Rick Cowan; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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