In the US midterm elections, the Democrats reached 254 seats and won the majority

Democrats have secured 254 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives against 162 for Republicans, giving them a majority as vote counting continues from the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The result hands Democrats control of the chamber and reshapes the legislative balance of power in Washington for the remainder of the term. Vote tallies are still being finalized, leaving the precise size of the Democratic majority and the outcome of remaining races to be determined. Markets and policy watchers will focus next on the final seat count and its implications for the legislative agenda, including spending and regulatory priorities.