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2020 ELECTION
Update in 16
Dem.
46
GOP
50
U.S. Senate
51 seats for the majority
Dem
46(+1)
GOP
50(-1)
Ind
2(+0)
Undecided
2
Dem.
219
GOP
202
U.S. House
218 seats for the majority
Dem
219(-5)
GOP
202(+6)
Ind
0(-1)
Undecided
14
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