Republicans Could Have a Temporary Zero-Seat Majority in the House
The departures of Matt Gaetz, Mike Waltz, and Elise Stefanik will bring the majority down to zero seats. Any more could mean that Democrats take the majority. WASHINGTON–When the House of Representatives returns on Jan. 3, 2025, to begin the 119th Congress for a two-year term, Republicans will start out with a narrow majority. Though