U.S. House Republican Majority

The House GOP’s labor bill failed amid a razor-thin Republican majority, heightening fears that Democrats could seize control and dictate the agenda. An AP analysis shows 47 members — 21 Democrats and 26 Republicans, more than 10% of the chamber — have already announced they won’t run in 2026, the highest share at this point in a midterm cycle since at least 2013, driven by open Senate and governor bids, age‑related retirements, and mid‑decade redistricting.