The House welcomed two new members to its ranks on Tuesday, putting the chamber at near-full capacity as lawmakers prepare for another spending fight and Democrats look to pass any final pieces of legislation before Republicans take control of Congress next year. 

Reps. Tony Weid (R-OH) and Erica Lee Carter (D-TX) were sworn into office after lawmakers completed their first votes since the 2024 election, putting the House at 434 members for the first time since last year. The swearings-in are a small but important milestone for the GOP conference as it looks to advance key spending measures before the deadline in mid-December. 

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