Wednesday 16 November 2022 11:47 PM Republicans TAKE the House: GOP finally reaches 218 seats to take majority over ... trends now BREAKING NEWS - Republicans TAKE the House: GOP finally reaches 218 seats to take majority over the Democrats By Wills Robinson For Dailymail.com Published: 23:36 GMT, 16 November 2022 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 16 November 2022 Viewcomments The Republican Party has officially taken the majority in the House of Representatives. The GOP secured the 218 seats needed to flip control from the Democrats, eight days after midterm elections night. Their victory means President Biden's agenda will face roadblocks in the final two years of his first term and they will have investigative powers when they take control of committees. Rep. James Comer, who is set to take over as Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has warned there will be probes into Biden's family, the border and COVID. Hunter Biden and his foreign business deals could be one of the prime targets when the GOP takes the gavel in January. It is a slimmer majority than the Republicans would have liked after the red wave that was predicted failed to materialize. The Democrats kept control of the Senate after Senator Catherine Cortez Masto won re-election in her Nevada seat, meaning the government faces two years of gridlock. Republican victory in California's 27th Congressional district took the party over the line. More to follow The Republican party has officially taken the majority in the House of Representatives. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility