The 119th Congress is highly unlikely to be able to deliver effective government. Politico Playbook projects, “House Republicans are facing roughly two months with a 217-215 split — a one-seat majority.”

“The math … If the current leads hold, the final 2024 House tally would be 220-215 in favor of Republicans — a net gain of two seats for Democrats. But the GOP will immediately start the 119th Congress down a seat due to MATT GAETZ’s resignation, with Reps. ELISE STEFANIK (R-N.Y.) and MICHAEL WALTZ (R-Fla.) expected to step down later in January.”