Originally published at National Catholic Register
Republicans held on to all of the Senate seats they controlled heading into Election Day, guaranteeing that the party will have at least 52 seats and Democrats will have no more than 48.
The Republican Party will control the United States Senate, with a 52-48 majority, which could grow as votes continue to be tallied in five narrowly contested state races.
As of Wednesday morning, Republicans had secured victories in three Senate seats previously held by Democrats: one in West Virginia, one in Montana and one in Ohio.
Republicans held on to all of the Senate seats they controlled heading into Election Day, guaranteeing that the party will have at least 52 seats and Democrats will have no more than 48.
Five Senate races are still too close to call as votes continue to be tallied. All are currently held by Democrats. Those races are in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.
The House of Representatives is too close to call, but Republicans have won at least 197 seats as of Wednesday morning and Democrats have won at least 177 seats. A House majority requires 218 seats — and there are 61 that have yet to be called.
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