Currently, the Republican Party holds the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, while the Democratic Party holds the majority in the U.S. Senate.
Control of the House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives is controlled by the Republican Party. This is evident from the position of the House Majority Leader, which is currently held by Steve Scalise, a Republican, since January 3, 2023. The House has 435 voting members.
Control of the Senate
The U.S. Senate is controlled by the Democratic Party. The Senate consists of 100 senators. The current political composition indicates a majority formed by Democrats and Independent senators who typically caucus with them.
The breakdown of Senate political groups is as follows:
- Majority: 51 seats
- Democratic: 47 senators
- Independent: 4 senators (who align with the Democratic caucus)
- Minority: 49 seats
- Republican: 49 senators
This alignment gives the Democratic Party, including the allied Independents, the necessary majority to control the legislative agenda and committee assignments in the Senate.
Summary of Current Congressional Control
The following table provides a clear overview of which party holds the majority in each chamber of the United States Congress:
| Chamber | Majority Party |
|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Republican Party |
| Senate | Democratic Party* |
* Includes Independent senators caucusing with the Democratic Party.
