The last undecided House contest wrapped-up with Adam Gray defeating incumbent John Duarte in a tight california race; setting the final count at 220 GOP vs 215 dem seats
President-elect Donald Trumpʼs cabinet picks are already re-shaping congress numbers — the practical Republican majority will shrink to 217 seats due to several high-profile moves. Michael Waltz got tapped for national-security adviser position; while Elise Stefanik is likely heading to the UN as americas representative (her confirmation process should finish by early next yr)
The shake-up includes another twist: Matt Gaetz‚ who was initially considered for attorney-general spot‚ has stepped-down from his role; leaving his seat empty. These changes mean Trump will need to navigate a super-slim house majority when his term starts: every vote could make-or-break key decisions since the gop will have just a two-seat cushion