Republicans Keep Control of House

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Updated: May 30, 2013 | 12:11 a.m.
November 6, 2012 | 9:18 p.m.

House Speaker John Boehner rallies the crowd as it is projected that Republicans will retain control on the House. (Chet Susslin)

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CNN and MSNBC project Republicans hold onto control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • With 42 states closed, Democrats haven't gained the 25 seats they would need to gain control of that chamber.
  • House Speaker John Boehner will likely continue his role, pending Republican leadership elections next week.
  • Representative Ben Chandler, D-KY, has lost re-election to Republican Andy Barr.

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