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118th Congress

Speaker: Kevin McCarthy (R)

Minority Leader: Hakeem Jeffries (D)

Years: 2023-2025

Democratic Seats: 216

Republican Seats: 222

Seats reflect the start of the Congress.

117th Congress

Speaker: Nancy Pelosi (D)

House Majority: Democratic

Minority Leader: Kevin McCarthy (R)

Years: 2021-2023

Democratic Seats: 222

Republican Seats: 211

Seats reflect the start of the Congress.

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