House Republicans Plot 38-Seat Comeback as Democrats Prepare to Take Majority
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 14
House Republicans Plot 38-Seat Comeback as Democrats Prepare to Take Majority
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 14
Summary
Tom Emmer, newly elected House minority whip, said Republicans will use the next two years to pressure and define the incoming Democratic majority rather than expect bipartisan dealmaking.
Floor tactics under discussion include amendments and motions to recommit, which let the minority force votes to alter or try to derail legislation even without controlling the House agenda.
Republicans argued Democrats will still face constraints beyond the House, with any major bill needing President Trump's signature and likely 60 Senate votes to advance.
Emmer tied the strategy to 2028, saying at least 38 seats that flipped to Democrats are positioned to return to Republican hands and encouraging defeated GOP incumbents to run again.