With counting for the US House of Representatives still underway, projections indicate that Donald Trump is likely to secure a majority in the Lower House. If confirmed, the Republicans will hold 218 of the 435 seats, consolidating their majority after securing 53 out of 100 seats in the Senate. Here’s an analysis of the potential impact of a Trump-led majority in both houses.

Republican control of both the House and Senate marks a stark shift from the previous Democrat-majority House, which often posed challenges to the Biden administration’s legislative agenda. Now, with a GOP-led Congress, Trump’s policies may face fewer obstacles.

This dual majority could also boost the authority of President-elect Trump, allowing him to pursue policy changes that differ from the Biden administration on both domestic and international fronts. Key areas of focus include tax cuts for corporations and individuals and a downsizing of the federal workforce.

Budget-related impasses that risked federal shutdowns under previous administrations are less likely to occur with Trump’s majority control, streamlining his fiscal priorities. This control could also advance his proposed immigration reforms, including stricter policies on deportation and curbing illegal immigration, which are expected to pass with minimal opposition.

While certain legislation may face scrutiny from the Supreme Court, Trump’s advantage lies in the 6-3 conservative majority, strengthened by three justices he appointed, potentially supporting his administration’s agenda.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, he stands poised to wield significant influence over US policy, backed by a unified Congress set to convene just days before his inauguration.