Originally published at National Catholic Register
Thune will be Senate majority leader; Johnson to remain House speaker.
Republican lawmakers will maintain control of the House of Representatives, which completes a governing trifecta heading into January 2025.
The Republican Party will hold at least a small House majority in the 119th Congress after securing narrow wins in various competitive congressional districts. As of late Wednesday afternoon, Republicans had won at least 219 seats, while Democrats had won 211 seats, according to Decision Desk HQ.
There are still five races yet to be called.
“It’s a new day in America,” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a post on X.
“The American people want secure borders, lower costs, safe communities, strength on the world stage, and an end to woke, radical policies,” Johnson said. “Under President Trump, House Republicans will deliver, helping usher in a new golden age in America.”
According to Decision Desk HQ, Republicans are expected to win two of the seats that have not yet been called and Democrats are also expected to win two. One of the races remains listed as a toss-up.
If these races remain on that trajectory, Republicans will hold either a nine-seat majority or a seven-seat majority. Heading
