A serene morning scene captured a pedestrian strolling past fluttering American flags on the National Mall and the iconic Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on November 7, 2022.
As the nation awaits the transition to the new Congress in January, Democrats are poised to maintain a firm grip on the Senate. However, the fate of the House of Representatives remains uncertain, with Republicans currently holding a narrow lead of 211-204. The balance of power hinges on the outcome of 20 undecided seats in the quest for the crucial 218-seat majority in the 435-member lower chamber.
Political analysts in the U.S. anticipate a shift in the House dynamics as the final votes are tallied over the coming days. Projections suggest that Republicans are likely to secure a slight majority, ranging from 219 to 222 seats, compared to Democrats’ 216 to 213 seats—a deviation from earlier forecasts regarding the GOP’s performance.