Democrats narrow GOP House majority as Menefee wins Texas special election

Source: Washington Post Politics | Published: February 1, 2026, 4:16 am | Read Original

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After Christian Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority.

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Democrats narrow GOP House majority as Menefee wins Texas special election

After Christian Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority.

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