Reuters -Data provider DDHQ projected on Monday that President-elect Donald Trump’s Republican Party had won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would signal that Republicans would hold a majority in both chambers of Congress.
The Associated Press has not yet called the race for House control. It has projected that Republicans will hold at least 214 seats, including two currently held by Democrats, with Democrats holding at least 205, with 16 uncalled. The smallest House majority is 218.
Trump gains control of Congress
With Republicans holding the presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives, they have a significant opportunity to enact their legislative priorities swiftly. For Trump and the GOP, this alignment could streamline efforts on policies like tax cuts, energy expansion, immigration reform, and military spending. Such unity is expected to reduce legislative gridlock, giving Republicans more power to set national policy direction.
This consolidation may lead to substantial shifts in policy areas, as well as potential adjustments to federal agency operations and oversight roles. However, it also intensifies political debates, as the legislative focus could lead to substantial changes in U.S. governance and federal-state dynamics.
