Outcome will reshape the next two years of Biden’s term

Republican control of the House would stall Biden’s prospective agenda the last two years of his term and almost certainly lead to legislative gridlock.

His party will not have the votes it needs to codify Roe v. Wade, protect same-sex marriage, reform immigration laws or pass an assault weapons ban.

GOP leaders have promised to investigate his administration’s messy withdrawal with Afghanistan, pandemic assistance and the origins of the coronavirus. They have also pledged to repeal funding in the Inflation Reduction Act for the IRS to hire more agents.

They also have signaled plans to dial back federal spending they say is fueling inflation.

Some members of the potential Republican majority have talked about trying to impeach members of Biden’s administration.