Republican Party is projected to win the House of Representatives in the US elections
It’s expected they will win a minimum of 218 seats, with their final number likely ending up between 220 and 222.
So far, the Democrats have 208, with nine still to be called.
This means Donald Trump now has full control of both chambers of Congress, having already bagged a majority in the Senate, the upper chamber.
When president, Trump will be able to have a smoother path to enacting policies, as there will likely be less push back from Congress.
It has 435 seats, with 218 seats being the minimum a party needs to win a majority
It is the lower chamber of Congress, with the Senate being the upper chamber
Representatives come from all 50 states – their positions are held for two years
Members make and pass federal laws, which apply to everyone in the country
It also has exclusive powers, including the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the president in the case of a tie
Republican Mike Johnson is the speaker of the House, its leader
