US midterms: Republicans get House control, setting stage for divided govt, probe on Biden
Washington is expected to face many headwinds in the wake of divided result
Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House of Representatives, gaining the power to investigate President Joe Biden, curb spending and shape the legislative agenda in the next two years.
It's not the 'red wave' Republicans had anticipated, but it will allow the party to block Biden's agenda. While the House went to the Republicans, the Senate came under the control of the Democrats with 50 seats, setting the stage for a divided government in Washington.
The confirmation came from Edison Research which declared that Republicans won the 218 seats they needed to control the House, after they pocketed California's 27th Congressional district.
This is the first time in the 21st century that the Republicans are ahead with a narrow majority. In 2001, the GOP had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents.
The results serves as a major setback for the party, which was riding on the economic crisis and Biden’s lagging popularity.
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The results are expected to play a spoilsport to House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s plans to become a speaker, as some conservative members have been reticent in extending support while some have placed conditions.
A blame game has already started within the Republicans, with many pointing fingers at former president Donald Trump for the worse-than-expected outcome.
Several of the candidates backed by Trump have struggled to score a victory against the Democrat rivals.
With Trump announcing a third White House bid, several Republican members have expressed apprehension at the prospect, fearing that it might have repercussions in seats where voters are still being counted.
(With inputs from agencies)
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