If Democrats regain control of one or both chambers of Congress after the midterm elections, the Trump administration’s energy agenda could face heightened oversight and investigations. At the same time, divided government may create opportunities for bipartisan legislation focused on electricity affordability, data center costs, nuclear energy and domestic manufacturing.
Bracewell’s Scott Segal told S&P Global that divided government necessarily leads to legislative gridlock.
“Historically, divided government has actually been more productive on energy and environmental issues, not less productive,” Segal said. “Shared political leverage is often more conducive to bipartisan compromise.”