# Democrats Take Control of US Congress

> Democrats win US Congress in landslide rejection of Trump.
- Title: Democrats Take Control of US Congress · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Democrats win US Congress in landslide rejection of Trump. Democrats seize Senate and House control in midterm elections, blocking Trump's agenda and…
- Keywords: democrats, congress, trump, senate, house, midterm elections, election results, political parties, Buenos Aires Times
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/democrats-win-control-of-us-congress-as-voters-deliver-trump-midterm-rout.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-04T09:53:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, democrats, congress, trump, senate, house, midterm elections, election results, political parties, news, politics, world
## Democrats seize control of US Congress
Democrats capture Senate and House of Representatives in nationwide rejection of Trump.
## Opposition blocks Trump's agenda
Democrats gain power to block legislation, launch investigations into Trump's administration, and thwart his appointments.
## Voters angry over costs and tariffs
Deep anger over living costs, tariffs, and Trump's Iran war fuels the defeat.
## Young voter celebrates win
22-year-old paralegal Michael Diaz celebrates Jon Ossoff's Senate victory in Georgia.
## Trump downplays defeat
Trump says he is 'absolutely willing' to accept results but claims it is not a hit on him.

> I think the Democrats did a good job, I really do
## Democrats flip key Republican seats
Democrats win seats in South Carolina, North Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Texas and Maine.
## Texas Democrat wins Senate seat
Texas Democrat James Talarico defeats 'Goliath' in Senate race, unseating Republican governor Greg Abbott.

> Goliath
## Michigan's first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate after defeating Mike Rogers.
## Key takeaway

Democrats seize Senate and House control in midterm elections, blocking Trump's agenda and appointments.