The victory of the Democrats in the House of Representatives ensured them the second largest majority in the last 40 years. Their new majority is beaten only by the Democrats' 100-seat victory in the 1990s, which came after George H.W. hook. Bush broke his famous "read my lips: no new taxes" promise where he raised taxes two years later leading to a major Republican loss.

The victory of the Democrats in the House of Representatives ensured them the second largest majority in the last 40 years. Their new majority is beaten only by the Democrats' 100-seat victory in the 1990s, which came after George H.W. hook. Bush broke his famous "read my lips: no new taxes" promise where he raised taxes two years later leading to a major Republican loss.