Tag: U.S. House of Representatives

  • How Control of the U.S. House Is Decided

    How Control of the U.S. House Is Decided

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    Michael Phillips
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    Control of the U.S. House of Representatives requires 218 seats from 435 total, enabling a party to set the agenda and elect leadership. Real-world scenarios include clear or razor-thin majorities, impacts of vacancies, independents, and why control does not align with the national popular vote. Margins of victory significantly influence legislative power dynamics.