Political acrimony over the 2020 presidential election results has endured well into the new year, but the American Petroleum Institute (API) sees at least one area where U.S. voters have reached a consensus.

The Democrats obtained a narrow majority in the Senate that would see them take control of both the Legislative and Executive branches this year. Still, that doesn’t mean voters have rejected the benefits of American energy dominance.

“We’re confident that the American people have elected a pro-energy majority in both the House and the United States Senate, and we’re looking forward to working with them on the key priorities of this industry going forward,” API CEO Mike Sommers said Wednesday.

Speaking during a conference call with reporters following the...