Republicans Win House Majority, Completing Trifecta in 2024 Election That Saw Donald Trump Win Second Term

Nevertheless, Republicans clinched it with the election of Juan Ciscomani in Arizona, giving the party enough seats for a majority. Republicans standard in a handful of other races as well as of press time, and may hold up to 222 seats if current results hold. The cadre is about to lose a few lawmakers, with Trump naming Representatives Matt Gaetz, Elise Stefanik and Mike Waltz to managing director branch roles, meaning they’ll have to resign their seats. Gaetz, who Trump said would be his assignee for Attorney General, already sent his resignation letter “effective immediately.”