# Democrats take Congress as voters weigh in

> Voters in Texas, Kansas and New York react to Democrats winning Senate and House control for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Title: Democrats take Congress as voters weigh in · BBC News
- Summary: Voters in Texas, Kansas and New York react to Democrats winning Senate and House control for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Keywords: us midterm elections 2026, united states senate, us congress, texas, kansas, new york, donald trump, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cqe8le668e13o
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us midterm elections 2026, united states senate, us congress, texas, kansas, new york, donald trump, news, world
## Democrats win Senate and House
Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House, taking control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency.
## Some voters welcome the result
Voters in Texas, Kansas and New York shared their reactions. While some welcomed the Democrats' success, they expressed approval of the outcome.
## Others disappointed by outcome
Other voters in the three states expressed disappointment with the Democrats' electoral success and the outcome of the midterm elections.
## Key takeaway

Democrats won Senate and House control, with some voters welcoming the result and others expressing disappointment.