Democrats Win the House br in Midterm Elections, br Republicans Hold the Senate The win puts Democrats br in control of the House br for the first time since 2010. Democrats are expected br to control the House by br 230 seats to 205 for Republicans. James Carville, Democratic strategist, via NBC News Democrats picked up seats br in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, br Virginia, Michigan and Kansas. Nancy Pelosi is likely to br return to her former br office as Speaker of the House. Republicans tightened their br hold on the Senate, gaining br at least three seats. Texas senator Ted Cruz br was re-elected, defeating br Rep. Beto O'Rourke.