The chart shows the 112th U. S. Congress (2011–2012). A 3 column table with 3 rows. Column 1 has entries Democrats, Republicans, Independents. Column 2 is labeled Senate with entries 53, 45, 2. Column 3 is labeled House with entries 200, 233, 0.

Based on the information in the chart, if the Independents in the Senate chose to vote with the Republicans in the Senate, the Republicans would

be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
be force to agree with a different agenda.
acquire additional power to pass a law.