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Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.

A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Trump’s agenda. However, if Democrats wrest control of the House, it would provide a backstop, with veto power over the White House, The Associated Press reports. 

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At his election night party in Florida, Donald Trump said the results delivered an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for Republicans.

Additionally, he called the Senate rout “incredible” and also praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, who left his party in Louisiana to join Trump. “He’s doing a terrific job,” Trump said.

At this time, control of the House is too early to call as vote counting in some races could go on for a few days.

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To gain control of the House, Democrats need to flip four seats from Republicans, while holding all of their own.

It could come down to just a handful of seats, or as little as one, to determine House control.

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