# Lula's Senate Vote Shows Narrow Path

> Lula's Senate vote by two votes reveals shrinking political room to maneuver.
- Title: Lula's Senate Vote Shows Narrow Path · valorinternational
- Summary: Lula's Senate vote by two votes reveals shrinking political room to maneuver. Lula's fiscal package passed Senate by two votes, exposing his narrow support…
- Keywords: brazil, senate, lula, fiscal package, liberal party, workers party, senator, fiscal adjustment, valorinternational
- Source: valorinternational — https://valorinternational.globo.com/politics/news/2026/11/13/analysis-narrow-senate-vote-exposes-lulas-shrinking-room-to-maneuver.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-13T14:46:17.452+00:00
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- Topics: brazil, senate, lula, fiscal package, liberal party, workers party, senator, fiscal adjustment, business, money
## Senate vote passes by two votes
President Lula faces precarious path to passing legislative agenda in Brazil’s Senate.
## 18 senators leaving office
18 of 40 senators backing fiscal package are leaving office after failing to win reelection.
## Liberal Party dominance
Liberal Party presence strengthens as 18 senators leave office in 2027.
## Senate vote details
Senate vote on urgency motion passed 40-38 to fast-track fiscal bill bypassing committee reviews.
## Dissenters in Senate
Five senators from PSD and others voted against fast-track consideration.
## Fugitive senator votes
Fugitive Senator Flávio Bolsonaro cast remote vote via hybrid session.
## Government support shrinks
Government’s Senate support expected to shrink dramatically in 2027 as 18 senators leave office.
## Kandir Law concerns
State governments worry about Kandir Law impact on compensation payments.
## Key takeaway

Lula's fiscal package passed Senate by two votes, exposing his narrow support base as 18 senators leave office in 2027.