WASHINGTON — The Republican Party has officially retained its majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. This solidifies a unified GOP control across the White House, Senate, and House as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement his “America First” agenda.
At 10:30 p.m. on November 13, the Associated Press projected that Republicans had reached the 218-seat threshold required for a majority in the House. With nine races still undecided, Republicans are on track to hold 221 seats, compared to 214 for the Democrats. The GOP is also expected to secure a 53-seat majority in the Senate.
In a press conference on November 12, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declared the victory as a new era for America. In front of the Capitol, Johnson stated, “It is a new day in Washington; it is morning in America.”
Johnson described the win as a decisive mandate from voters eager for change. He also expressed confidence that the 119th Congress could be “the most consequential of the modern era.”
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) echoed Johnson’s optimism, saying that Republicans are now in a position to enact meaningful policies without internal division. “The American people are hungry for change, and they’re going to find a Republican leadership willing to work for them,” he said.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) acknowledged the challenging electoral cycle, with NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson celebrating the achievement: “They said it couldn’t be done, but the American people have spoken. Even through a historically tumultuous cycle, our team never lost focus and never stopped working.”
Hudson credited the win to voter dissatisfaction with Democratic policies, citing issues like inflation, crime, and border security as key concerns that energized GOP voters.
Republicans achieved their 218th seat with Juan Ciscomani’s re-election in Arizona’s 6th District, where he defeated Democrat Kirsten Engel. Nine races remain too close to call, including battleground districts in California, Alaska, Iowa, and Maine. The outcome of these races will determine the final composition of the House.
Despite securing the majority, Republicans’ margin in the House remains slim, a significant change from the sweeping 47-seat majority Trump had in 2017. Speaker Johnson has indicated his intent to pursue a second term, though he faces potential opposition from within the party.
With President Trump back in the White House, Republicans are positioned to advance their agenda unimpeded by internal discord. Looking forward, Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Scalise are focused on addressing the “America First” policy items they believe will restore the nation’s economic stability and secure its borders.