Washington, D.C. Late on Monday, Republicans appeared poised to retake control of the House, only one victory short of the 218 members required for a majority. This made it more difficult for Democrats to retain the chamber and increased the likelihood of a divided government in Washington.
With a runoff in Georgia scheduled for the following month, Democrats might gain another seat, giving them control of the Senate. President Joe Biden’s party currently holds 50 members. To take control of the House, the GOP needed to gain a net of just five seats in the election.
Republicans were closing in on a majority over a week after the midterm elections, giving conservatives leverage to thwart Biden’s agenda and spark a rush of investigations. However, a slight numerical advantage will provide immediate difficulties for GOP leaders and make the party’s capacity to rule more difficult.
Washington, D.C. Late on Monday, Republicans appeared poised to retake control of the House, only one victory short of the 218 members required for a majority. This made it more difficult for Democrats to retain the chamber and increased the likelihood of a divided government in Washington.
With a runoff in Georgia scheduled for the following month, Democrats might gain another seat, giving them control of the Senate. President Joe Biden’s party currently holds 50 members. To take control of the House, the GOP needed to gain a net of just five seats in the election.
Republicans were closing in on a majority over a week after the midterm elections, giving conservatives leverage to thwart Biden’s agenda and spark a rush of investigations. However, a slight numerical advantage will provide immediate difficulties for GOP leaders and make the party’s capacity to rule more difficult.
The razor-thin margins have turned Republican politics upside down and led to blame games over what went wrong. The GOP has given Donald Trump some blame for the less favorable result than anticipated. The former president supported candidates in this year’s primaries who struggled to win in the general election. He is expected to declare the third run for the White House on Tuesday.
The GOP’s influence in Washington will increase despite its dismal performance. The House committees will be under Republican control, allowing them to rewrite legislation and initiate investigations into Biden, his family, and his administration.
The president’s son Hunter Biden’s international business connections are of particular significance. Some more extreme legislators have suggested impeaching Biden, but with a slim majority, the party will find it much more challenging to succeed.
