Democrats seize US Congress in midterm blow to Trump Democrats seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm victory, flipping seven Republican-controlled Senate seats and 25 House districts in a crushing defeat for President Donald Trump and his party. According to the latest count, Democrats hold 54 Senate seats to 44 for Republicans, beyond the 51 needed for control. In the House of Representatives, Fox News reports 228 Democratic seats to 139 Republican seats, with 68 races still undecided and 218 needed for a majority. Republicans entered election night in control of both chambers. The Empire doesn't care and neither do you. I can't deny that it's fun to see how many people deal with it. I am, indeed, entertained.