Representative Nancy Pelosi would lose her role as Speaker of the House. Plus, Democrats would no longer be in charge of committees.
Members of the House serve two-year terms before either seeking re-election or moving on. With all 435 seats up for grabs, Republicans only need a net gain of five seats to regain power.Rep. Nancy Pelosi would lose her role as Speaker of the House. Democrats would also no longer be in charge of committees.
They are currently investigating the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. That investigation could be dissolved if Republicans take control of the House. Other investigations, including one tied to former President Trump's business practices, could also stall.Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy would be the favorite to become the next Speaker of the House. McCarthy, a loyal supporter of Trump, laid out a broad set of priorities should Republicans take control of the House.
Other Republicans have said they would investigate Hunter Biden, who is reportedly under investigation for tax-related crimes.A Republican-controlled House would force the Biden administration to be even more bipartisan. They would need votes from at least several Republicans to get anything passed in the House.
For the first two years of his administration, President Joe Biden was able to pass major legislative initiatives in the House and Senate because Democrats are in control of both chambers.
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