Overview
- Republican Matt Van Epps was sworn in less than two days after winning Tennessee’s special election, bringing the House to 220 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
- Democrats highlighted that Rep. Adelita Grijalva waited about 50 days to be sworn in during the record 43‑day shutdown, while Johnson cited recess, the shutdown and certification for the delay.
- The GOP majority will tighten in early January when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation takes effect, with more than 40 House members overall planning to depart this cycle.
- Rep. Elise Stefanik publicly accused Johnson of lying and being ineffective, as Republicans increasingly bypass leadership with discharge petitions on issues such as releasing the Epstein files and banning stock trades by lawmakers.
- Rep. Nancy Mace rejected reports she might resign early, voiced frustration with the House’s slow pace, and signed the stock-trading ban petition while denying any plan to leave before her term ends.