What changes if Democrats win a majority in Congress?
Summary
The article explains how a Democratic majority in either chamber of Congress could give Democrats more power to investigate the Trump administration and shape legislation. A House majority would also give Democrats greater influence over spending and impeachment proceedings, though the Senate would decide whether to convict an impeached official.Key Facts
- U.S. voters are scheduled to cast ballots in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026.
- Democrats are seeking to win a majority in the House of Representatives, the Senate, or both.
- A House majority would give Democrats control of committee chairmanships and the power to launch investigations and subpoena witnesses and documents.
- Democrats have indicated they want to investigate companies they believe benefited from the Trump administration, including artificial intelligence firms.
- The House can draft and vote on articles of impeachment, but the Senate decides whether to convict.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has indicated he would seek to begin impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The House controls the start of tax-revenue bills, and its speaker can decide which bills receive a vote.
- Each state has two senators, regardless of its population.
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