| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| REMET | Convened anew, as the Senate |
| DEADLOCKED | At an impasse, as the Senate |
| PICKUPS | Seat gains, as in the Senate |
| SIT | Occupy a position, as in the U.S. Senate |
| JOHNSON | He served in the U.S. Senate before and after serving as U.S. president |
