How House rules could look different in a Democratic Congress

Published November 12, 2026 4:27pm ET Updated November 12, 2026 4:27pm ET

As House Democrats retake the majority in January, they have the opportunity to play by a different set of rules in the lower chamber.

The rules package for the next Congress will be introduced in the coming weeks, as Democrats are set to hold at least 255 seats in the House and will be able to usher in several adjustments to the current GOP rules if they can coalesce behind a package. In their first week back after their sweeping midterm wins, Democrats have floated several ideas for rules changes.