Republicans Gain Control Of The Us House Of Representatives
But an unbridled majority would pose immediate challenges to Republican leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern. More than a week after Election Day, Republicans have secured the 218th seat needed to wrest control of the House from Democrats. The full extent of the party’s majority may not be clear for several more days — or weeks — as votes in competitive races are still being counted. But they are on track to put together the party’s narrowest majority of the 21st century, rivaling 2001 when Republicans held just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents....