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I mean.. it is technically not inaccurate, but it fails to account for the remaining portion of the balance of power.

That said, there were very few moments, where a given party had house, senate and presidency at the same time. And most of those moments were divided almost evenly in half so breaking ranks had a big effect.

I think what I am saying it is a tired talking point.