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House Republicans Will Have a One Vote Majority

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Adam Gray (D) defeated Rep. John Duarte (R-CA), marking the third California Republican incumbent to fall this cycle, the Turlock Journal reports.

Duarte’s loss means Republicans won 220 seats and Democrats won 215 this November.

However, with the expected three GOP departures next year, House Republicans will only enjoy a 217-215 advantage for the opening months of the 119th Congress.

That’s a one seat majority since tie votes in the House fail.

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