House Democrats Have the Slimmest Majority

First Read: “With the news that President-elect Biden has selected Rep. Marcia Fudge to be his HUD secretary, it’s worth noting that House Democrats will have the barest of majorities next year when the new Congress convenes.”

“As of right now, the 2020 elections have reduced the Democratic majority to 222 seats. And with Fudge and Rep. Cedric Richmond departing for jobs in the Biden administration, that number will decline to 220 – just two more seats than a majority of a full Congress (218). Now there will be special elections for the Fudge and Richmond seats, but they could take months before there’s a winner in these heavily Democratic districts.”

“And here’s what could be worrisome for Democrats: If Biden picks more House Dems to serve in his administration, or if other Democrats in the House resign or pass away, the party could potentially lose its majority.”