Update in 16
Dem.
49
GOP
49
U.S. Senate
Dem
49(+1)
GOP
49(-1)
Ind
2(+0)
Undecided
0
Update in 16
Dem.
213
GOP
221
U.S. House
218 seats for the majority
Dem
213(-9)
GOP
221(+9)
Ind
0(+0)
Undecided
1
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