House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) intends to maintain control of the House and on Wednesday asked his colleagues to help keep the gavel.
“The American people have voted that they are ready to recover from the misery of the past four years and embark on a brighter, bolder path not characterized by big government, bureaucratic control, poverty, inflation, and wokeness. But by freedom, security, strength, prosperity, and opportunity,” the Louisiana Republican said. wrote in a letter To all members of parliament.
“I stand ready to be on the ground with you and humbly ask for your support as I continue to lead this conference as Chair,” Johnson continued. “It has been the honor of my life to play with you all, and I look forward to playing in the greatest offense of my life.”
“We have a country to save, and we will do it.”
The House of Representatives leadership election is scheduled to be held November 13th.
Republicans appear poised to maintain their House majority following Tuesday's election.
As of 11 p.m. Wednesday, Republicans are expected to gain at least 206 seats and Democrats are expected to gain at least 190 seats, according to the Associated Press.
Forecasting website Decision Desk HQ gave the Republicans an 89.8% chance of winning a majority, predicting they would win 222 seats and a slim majority of four seats next year.
If the expected electoral victories go well, Republicans will hold the House, Senate and White House majorities next year.
“The American people voted and voted overwhelmingly to send President Donald J. Trump and Sen. J.D. Vance into the White House and return control of the Senate to Republicans,” Johnson wrote. . “As we have planned and expected, the latest data shows that even in the face of a map of 18 seats won by Biden, the Republican majority in the House will remain and perhaps even grow. It shows that.”
“The mission accomplished so far shows that the majority of Americans aspire to secure borders, lower costs, peace through strength, and a return to common sense,” he added. Ta.
“With a unified Republican administration, we could have the most important legislative session of our time over the next two years, if we can come to this historic moment together.”
