One-Vote Margin Recasts House GOP Anxiety

Democrat Christian Menefee’s Texas win narrows the House GOP’s majority to a razor-thin one vote (218-214), making every absence or Republican defection potentially decisive. With Greene and LaMalfa no longer present, and Massie often voting against his party, the margin remains fragile even as replacements are months away. The piece also notes talk of resignations from GOP figures like Elise Stefanik and Nancy Mace that could complicate leadership ahead of 2026, following a tough 2025 for Speaker Mike Johnson.