It has been that long since House Democrats held such a narrow majority. A House majority requires 218 seats. AdvertisementAfter 18 years of leading her party in the House, Pelosi is unopposed for what is expected to be her final term as speaker. If a Republican wins either race, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) can continue to block Democrats’ bills from being considered. AdvertisementIt’s all a recipe for the 117th Congress to govern and end as it began — with a lot of uncertainty.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 03, 2021 11:03 UTC