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flag Mitch McConnell, retiring after 18 years, leaves Senate marked by partisan shift and "60-vote" rule.

flag Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate Republican leader, is retiring after 18 years marked by partisan changes. flag His tenure saw the Senate become known as the "60-vote Senate" due to the requirement of 60 votes to overcome filibusters. flag McConnell's leadership deepened political polarization and is credited with a shift towards hyper-partisan politics, earning him the nickname "Senator No" for his obstructionist tactics.

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