Democrats Out of Power Seek Small Wins in Impending Tax Fight

Democrats on the outside looking in during next year’s tax negotiations can still exert some sway in the process, even with total GOP control of Washington.

The tax writing Senate Finance Committee could add up to four new Democratic members—the most in recent memory. Those neophytes to the panel will be tested against a GOP roster with little churn and big plans to extend expiring parts of the 2017 Republican law’s tax cuts.

Still, Democrats weren’t in the driver’s seat back in 2017 either, and managed to notch some wins.

Republicans intend to use the budget reconciliation process to advance ...