"To rule the chamber" means to have authority, control, or dominance over a particular group or organization, especially in a legislative or decision-making setting. Full definition
State senate Republicans, who rule the chamber in a coalition with breakaway Democrats, have been the greatest obstacle to reform. (reinventalbany.org)
Today, WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison speaks with Mayer about a race that could decide which party rules the chamber. (wamc.org)
The state Democratic Party, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is offering carrots and sticks to two rival factions of Democrats in the state Senate in an effort to get them to reunite and potentially rule the chamber. (wxxinews.org)