Republicans take control of the House |
USA As a result of the November 8 mid-term elections to the Congress, the Republican party gained the upper hand in the House of Representatives. Counting of votes in one of the precincts in California ended on Wednesday.
Republicans won 218 seats in the House, while Democrats won 211 seats. The holders of the remaining 6 mandates are not known.
The delay in the ballot counting process is due to the fact that a large number of Americans send their ballots by mail. It takes time to get and count them.
President Cho Biden (Joe Biden) the leader of the House Republicans Kevin McCarthy(Kevin McCarthy) wrote in his congratulatory letter that he is ready to work together “to achieve results for working families”.
McCarthy, a Democrat, will be the next speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi(Nancy Pelosi) is expected to replace. “Americans are ready for change, and we are ready to make it happen.” – said McCarthy.
The Republican victory in the lower house of Congress ends the two-year monopoly of the Democratic party. In the last two years, the Democrats, who have control of the White House and Congress, have been able to pass a number of laws without taking into account the opinion of the Republicans.
For the adoption of any law and budget from next year, it will be necessary to obtain the approval of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
In the Senate, the Democrats were able to maintain their advantage. That is why commentators are important in Congress for the next two years law exclude the acceptance of their projects. The new balance of power in Congress is expected to affect the allocation of aid to Ukraine. As well as increasing the budget costs, tax serious disagreements may arise regarding the policy.
McCarthy announced that increasing energy production and strengthening the southern border will become priorities for Republicans.