Nov 5, 9:30 AM EDT
GOP poised to retain a smaller House majority in election
Republicans seem likely to keep their House majority in Tuesday's election, though it's expected to shrink. A look at Election Day and beyond:
PARTY BREAKDOWN
It's 247-188, including three vacancies, the most Republicans since 1931. Operatives on both sides say they expect the GOP to lose perhaps 10-15 seats for the new Congress that convenes Jan. 3.
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SIZE MATTERS
With an ever-growing proportion of hard-right conservatives, leaders such as Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., have a tougher time uniting the party behind bills and strategies. It also makes it harder for Ryan to secure the votes he'll need to remain speaker. Ryan has campaigned for numerous GOP candidates this year including about one-quarter of the roughly 40 House Freedom Caucus members, among the most rebellious Republicans.
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