July 29, 2016 11:58 AM
2016 Election
Only 15% of Americans approve of the way in which Congress is handling its job. [NYT/CBS 7/12]The House
[The WW relies on the Cook Political Report for the congressional data below.]Currently, the Democrats stand to pick up a net 10 to 15 seats. However, the prospect of taking back enough seats to get control of the House is not in the cards.
- Democrats 188
- Republicans 246
- Vacancy 1
| Democrats | Republicans | |
| Safe in 2016 | 177 | 202 |
| Likely | 6 | 13 |
| Lean | 6 | 11 |
| Toss-ups | Democrats | Republicans |
| 3 | 17 | |
The Senate
Today it appears that Democrats are likely to pick up three seats: Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The Democrats need two additional seats to regain control of the Senate. It is also possible, however, that the Democrats could take control by winning only one more seat. This would create a tie. If Hillary Clinton is elected President her Vice President also serves as President of the Senate and becomes the tie breaking vote.Bernie Sanders is now listed as a Democrat, leaving one Independent in the Senate.
- Republicans 54
- Democrats 45
- Independents 1
| Democrats | Republicans | |
| Seats not up in 2016 | 36 | 30 |
| Safe in 2016 | 8 | 11 |
| Leaning in 2016 | 1 Bennett |
6 Burr Blunt Grassley Isakson McCain Indiana |
| Total | 45 | 47 |
| Toss-ups | Democrats | Republicans |
| Nevada | Johnson Florida Ayotte Portman Toomey Kirk Indiana |
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