What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?
Covered by 3 sources from 2 countries. First reported by France 24 ·
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What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for the US midterm elections, which could flip the majority in one or both houses of Congress from the Republicans to the Democrats. What would a Democratic majority mean for the country's political landscape, and how might Democrats move to keep President Donald Trump in check?
WATCH: What happens to the president's agenda if Democrats win Congress?
ABC News political contributors Sonny Joy Nelson, a Republican strategist, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, a Democratic strategist, share more.
Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
Coverage details
3 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: France 24, ABC News and CBS News. France 24 published it first, on November 2, 2026; the last outlet to join was CBS News, 2 days later.
Key names in the coverage: Congress, Donald Trump, Democratic and Senate.
By country: United States (2), France (1).
