Republicans returned to Washington on Monday with little to celebrate following staggering midterm losses that saw the GOP cede control to Democrats amid a historic wipeout.

Republicans experienced an extinction-level event last week, as House Democrats will have a caucus north of 250 seats en route to eliminating nearly every battleground Republican.

Recommended Stories

Midterm Countdown: Republicans get a glimmer of hope

House Republican campaign arm backs seven new candidates in swing seats

New House Democratic PAC ads target vulnerable GOP over Medicaid