Democrats win majorities in both chambers of US Congress in midterm elections
US midterm election results indicate that the Democratic Party will control both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This shifts the balance of power in Washington and gives President Donald Trump a new counterweight.
The Democratic Party has won majorities in both chambers of the US Congress in the midterm elections, which are held midway through a presidential term. The result significantly shifts the balance of power in Washington and weakens the position of President Donald Trump, since Congress is no longer controlled by his Republican Party.
The results
With most results counted, the latest data show Democrats have taken at least 54 of the 100 seats in the Senate. In the House of Representatives, which has 435 seats, they have secured at least 228. Both figures amount to a majority, so neither chamber remains under Republican control.
What it means for Trump
The Democratic win does not mean Trump can no longer pursue his policies. However, he will now have to reckon with a Congress in which the opposition holds enough votes in both chambers.
Such a split of power could lead to prolonged political battles in Washington. At the same time, it gives Democrats the chance to become an active counterweight to the president and directly influence the country's policy direction.
The results are not yet final, as counting continues and the exact seat numbers may change. The figures cited are the minimum Democrats have already secured. For now, they are enough to speak of a majority in both branches of Congress.
