Republicans are set to hold up to 220 House seats in the next Congress, but could maintain a slim one-seat majority until early April, leaving little room for House Speaker Mike Johnson to maneuver in January. Not yet.
Associated Press called At 12:54 a.m. Wednesday, the election was held for Democrat Adam Gray in California’s 13th Congressional District, where Gray defeated incumbent Republican Rep. John Duarte by less than 200 votes. As a result of the expected vacancies and the loss of Republican Reps. Elise Stefanik (New York), Mike Walz (Florida), and Matt Gaetz (Florida), House Republicans expected The plan is to maintain a majority with zero profit margin until April at the latest. (Related: Nadler concedes to Raskin, declines lead challenge)
“The final number is likely to be 220 Republicans and 215 Democrats. And with three of our colleagues retiring earlier this year and joining the administration or one resigning, it would be 217-215.” Prime Minister Johnson told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday. “Do the math. We don’t have any leeway. This is a team effort and we all need to row in the same direction.”
🚨🚨🚨 #CA13 Update – It’s over now. Adam Gray received 22 votes in the latest information from Fresno County, extending his lead over Republican John Duarte to 187 votes. https://t.co/Un30ztgAid
— Rob Pyers (@rpyers) December 4, 2024
Reports suggest that the razor-thin majority could pose a challenge to the Republicans’ legislative agenda. Contains A comprehensive border, defense and energy bill and an extension of President-elect Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. The tax cut bill passed the House of Representatives with the support of 12 Republicans. vote against Not a single Democrat would vote in favor of this plan. This result, given the new, much smaller majority, will likely cause any extension efforts to fail.
Under the Biden administration, independent West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, both former senators, blocked Democratic legislative efforts due to the narrow effective majority in the Senate. Democratic Party Mr. Manchin too. sank President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act — a precursor to the Control Inflation Act of 2022 Trillion additional social spending.
Despite the slim majority, one source expressed confidence to the Daily Caller News Foundation that the party will come together to carry out the legislation’s objectives, largely due to President Trump’s influence. [internal party dissent] Because this time it’s the White House. President Trump has personally lobbied members of Congress and is committed to pushing his agenda through Congress. ”
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy also expressed optimism about the DCNF, explaining: But things change. It’s a must. ”
republican house majority The 118th Congress was marred by infighting and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be removed from office in November 2023, with eight Republicans supporting his removal. All three candidates for the post following McCarthy’s resignation, House Minority Leader Steve Scalise, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, and Minnesota Republican Rep. Tom Emmer, either declined their bids or withdrew their bids. cannot be secured Total of 215 votes needed.
Although Johnson ultimately secured the position, he also faced opposition within his own party, with Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene unsuccessfully arguing in May to step down as speaker. did.
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis set A general election to fill Gaetz’s seat is scheduled for April 1. Walz has not yet set a date because the lawmakers have not yet resigned.
new york state law need Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to call a special election within 10 days of Stefanik leaving the House, with the election expected to be held within 70 to 80 days after it is called. As a result, if Stefanik resigns on January 3rd, first day A special election for the new parliament will be held in March.
When asked for comment, Johnson’s office referred him to DCNF for his remarks at Wednesday’s press conference. President Trump’s communications team did not respond to requests for comment.
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