When President George W. Bush was elected, Republican Sen.Trent Lott of Mississippi became Senate majority leader with the Texan's January 20, 2001 inauguration.
At the time, the Senate was split 50-50 between the two parties, with the Republicans retaining chairmanships in committees -- but Lott worked with Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota in a landmark power-sharing agreement that provided both parties with equal committee representation among other features.
At the time, Lott said he did not want a "prescription for gridlock" and sought to work across the aisle to maintain the productivity of the Senate.
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