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Republicans return to Capitol Hill after midterm losses

Outlets agree that Republican lawmakers returned to Washington following midterm election losses that shifted control to Democrats.

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At a glance

  • Republican lawmakers returned to Washington following midterm election defeats.12
  • The election results shifted control of Congress to Democrats.12

Republican lawmakers returned to Washington on Monday following midterm election defeats.12

The midterm results resulted in Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress.12

Lawmakers also face a post-election session involving a spending deal, major bills, and a defense secretary impeachment vote.23

Where sources agree

  • Republicans returned to Washington2 of 3
  • Midterm election losses for the GOP2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Washington ExaminerRepublicans reel from staggering losses in return to Capitol Hill: ‘I’m thankful to have survived’ ↗
  2. 2The HillReturning to Washington, Republicans vent anger, frustrations after midterm drubbing ↗
  3. 3The New York TimesCongress Returns to a Reordered Washington With a Hazy Agenda ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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