On Tuesday, voters nationwide cast their ballots in the midterm elections, shifting the balance of power in Washington, D.C. and delivering control of the House of Representatives to the Republican Party.
As of Wednesday, the Republicans had been declared winners of at least 60 seats in the 435-seat House of Representatives, bringing them a majority of at least 239 seats. Eleven seats were too close to call as of last night. Forty seats won by Republicans were backed by the Tea Party movement, which came into political prominence last year.

Washington DC Political strategist Brad Bannon says Republicans will move to change course quickly.