Who Will Control Congress In 2024. They must now defend this narrow majority against the democrats, who hold 213 seats—just five seats shy of the 218 needed to regain control. Republican control of the senate would mean that mr trump, if he regains the white house, would have a far easier time confirming his most outlandish potential.

Most new presidents have long coattails: Both chambers of congress are narrowly divided at the moment;