Trump’s grip on Washington at stake as the parties battle for House control

The House of Representatives is up for grabs Tuesday as Democrats try to wrest control from Republicans, who have enjoyed power in the chamber for the past four years but are facing formidable political headwinds.

The outcome will set the tone and sway the direction of the final two years of President Donald Trump’s tenure in the White House, with Democrats vowing to aggressively investigate his administration if they win control of the House. And while Republicans were able to advance signature Trump priorities on party-line votes over the last two years, Democrats would have a say in any major congressional action if the House flips.

Democrats must flip a net of three seats to win the 218 needed for a majority. Republicans attempted to give themselves some cushion by redrawing congressional maps around the country over the past year and a half.

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But historical trends are working against them, as the president’s party typically loses seats in a midterm year. And the NBC News Exit Poll showed deep voter dissatisfaction with Trump overall and across a range of issues, most notably his handling of the economy and the cost of living amid the Iran…

Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/business