Decision Desk HQ was the first to make the call last night, announcing that Republicans had officially won a 218 seat majority. Since announcing the flip, Decision Desk also called another race for Republicans, bringing their seat total up to 219.
As of writing, Democrats have lost 9 House seats while Republicans gained 9.Decision Desk HQ projects Republicans have won a majority in the U.S. House with at least 218 seats.
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 15, 2022
Final count pending calls in 14 outstanding races.#DecisionMade: 6:13pm EST
Follow more results here: https://t.co/erllKAE1oN pic.twitter.com/xd1w6W9e28
Republicans began the process to pick the next House leader before the 218th seat was called in their favor yesterday, nominating Kevin McCarthy in a 188-31 vote. Those 31 defectors are likely to pose a problem down the road for him, as he'll need at least 218 votes to become speaker in January.
Matt Palumbo is the author of The Man Behind the Curtain: Inside the Secret Network of George Soros
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