A simple guide to midterm elections, how they affect the presidency, and more
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What are the midterm elections, the purpose of holding them every four years, how they impact the presidency, and more. Everything you need to know about the midterms explained.
Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. On Twitter: @RealKyleMorris.
The House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Congress, is made up of 435 representatives serving two-year terms. Democrats currently hold a slim majority over Republicans in the House, 220-212. There are currently 3 vacant seats in the House.
The Senate, the upper chamber, consists of 100 Senators serving six-year terms. The Senate is currently split 50-50, however Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, can cast a tie-breaking vote which gives Democrats a razor-thin majority in the Senate.