Well, I suppose it has to be said, although it's something generally and widely understood by decent and civilized people.
The Democrats control the U.S. Senate, by a good margin.
The Democrats are at the steering wheel.
If there's a problem, the Democrats, who control the U.S. Senate, are to blame.
It's sort of like back in 1993, when Republicans, a minority in Congress, were blamed for stopping national health care on its tracks.