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Today: Elections Go in Two DirectionsNov. 7, 2018 – 5:02 a.m.?By Erin Bacon, CQToplinesChecks and Balances.?Republicans kept the Senate, and Democrats took the House — so what's next??Fresh Faces.?Start meeting the winners who are headed to Washington, many of whom are record-breaking firsts.Full Briefing1.?2019 Could Bring Democratic Investigations and Trump NomineesVotes will continue to trickle in, but the headline for yesterday's midterm elections is set. Republicans held on to their control of the Senate, even picking up seats, while Democrats claimed victory in the House, looking likely to win more than the 23 seats they needed to regain the majority.With House control, Democrats gain the ability to block much of President Donald Trump's agenda. Expect them to use their power for greater scrutiny and more investigations of the Trump administration.Democratic control of the House could also offer a chance at a bipartisan deal on infrastructure, William Welch?wrote.The divided Congress will likely slow down legislative work even more, but with a renewed GOP majority, the Senate?can keep moving?on nominations. Senate Republicans could even get the opportunity to confirm a third Trump nominee to the Supreme Court.Majority Leader?Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will likely hang on to his top spot in the Senate, while House Democratic leadership is slightly shakier. Rep.?Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is prepared to take up the speaker's gavel again, though some newly elected members have said they wouldn't support her. Lindsey McPherson?tallied up?how the incoming lawmakers have responded when asked about Pelosi becoming speaker.2.?Meet the Class of 2019The midterms cleared out a number of long-serving incumbents and replaced them with fresh faces, checking off many firsts for House members and bringing a wide range of backgrounds to Congress.Check CQ for detailed profiles of every incoming lawmaker, including their backgrounds, careers and positions. Here are some highlights of the incoming Class of 2019:The Upsets:Kendra Horn, an attorney and former congressional aide, defeated Republican Rep.?Steve Russell?in Oklahoma's 5th District, becoming the first Democrat to represent the Oklahoma City area in the House in nearly 40 years. Democrat?Joe Cunningham?beat out Republican Katie Arrington in South Carolina's 1st District, where incumbent GOP Rep.?Mark Sanford?had already lost his primary.The Firsts:?Many?history-making results?came in pairs. Democrats?Veronica Escobarand?Sylvia R. Garcia?will be the first Latinas representing Texas in Congress, while?Deb Haaland?of New Mexico and?Sharice Davids?of Kansas are the first Native American women elected to Congress.?Rashida Tlaib?of Michigan and? HYPERLINK "" Ilhan Omar?of Minnesota will be the first Muslim women lawmakers. And Davids,?Angie Craig?of Minnesota and?Chris Pappas?of New Hampshire are the first openly gay candidates elected to Congress from their respective states.The Athletes:?In an election year with more than a few odd jobs represented, the House will gain a slate of accomplished athletes. Two former professional football players — Democrat?Colin Allred?of Texas and Republican?Anthony Gonzalez?of Ohio — are headed to the Capitol, as is Republican?Pete Stauber?of Minnesota, a former professional hockey player. ................
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