Democrats Took Congress, but What Can They Do With It?

The Democrats have secured majorities in both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, ending Republican control of Congress for the final two years of President Trump’s second term.⁠ Under the 20th Amendment, the terms of the newly elected members begin on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress convenes and members are sworn in, leaving the outgoing 119th Congress a brief interval to secure key appointments and funding commitments before the Democrats gain full control.