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The Democratic Party is poised to achieve a record-breaking majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, reminiscent of President Barack Obama's first term, according to preliminary results from the midterm elections. In the Senate, Democrats have secured a confident majority, winning in all three swing states and several traditionally Republican states. The Hill reports that Democrats have already secured 54 seats in the Senate, with potential to reach 56 if they maintain their lead in Mississippi and Alaska. This strong performance in the Senate has not been seen since Obama's first term, when Democrats held 60 seats along with two independents. In the House of Representatives, Democrats are also on track for a record, with at least 231 seats as of midday on November 4, potentially reaching around 255 seats. This level of dominance in the House was last seen during Obama's first term, when Democrats held 257 seats.
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