Republican Surge: Trump's Party Secures Congressional Influence

The Republican Party, projected by DDHQ, has won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, holding at least 214 seats. This complements their Senate majority, underscoring significant Republican influence in Congress, despite challenges faced by President Biden in passing new legislation under divided government.

The data provider DDHQ has projected that the Republican Party has secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. This move signals a significant Republican influence in both chambers of Congress.

According to projections, Republicans will hold at least 214 seats in the House. This includes seats currently held by Democrats. However, with 16 seats yet uncalled, this projection still awaits confirmation by Edison Research, which has yet to project final House control. The Republicans already achieved a Senate majority of at least 52-46.

During Donald Trump's first presidential term, one of his major accomplishments was implementing sweeping tax cuts, set to expire next year. This legislation, alongside President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure law, was enacted when their respective parties controlled Congress. However, under the recent divided government, Biden has faced challenges in passing new legislation, and Congress has struggled to perform its basic functions effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)