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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhere do we stand now as far as the House?
Are all the seats counted? Do the Rs have 218 (at least)?
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Where do we stand now as far as the House? (Original Post)
question everything
Nov 29
OP
Thanks. I hope that we will be able to take advantage of this gap. In some way
question everything
Nov 29
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bucolic_frolic
(48,187 posts)1. 220 last I heard
but 2 or 3 are being vacated.
Wiz Imp
(3,029 posts)2. (R) 219 (D) 215 with 1 vacancy (Gaetz has renounced his seat)
2 others are nominated for cabinet positions so come Jan 20, it should be (R) 217 (D) 215 until special elections are held to fill the vacant seats.
question everything
(49,409 posts)6. Thanks. I hope that we will be able to take advantage of this gap. In some way
RockRaven
(16,709 posts)3. A small fluctuating margin of minority.
elleng
(137,575 posts)4. 'Pending,'
and will continue until final determinations, when newly 'opened' seats filled, after 'special elections.'
Ruby the Liberal
(26,353 posts)5. 220-215
Less Gaetz resigning and 2 being plucked out for the incoming Star Wars Bar Scene cabinet.
Assuming confirmation, margin of 1.