8. House Republicans currently control the US House of Representatives, with a 234-seat majority. How will that change after mid-term elections? What will happen with the House Republican caucus? a. They will hold steady or gain more seats (234 or more total) b. They will lose seats, but keep control of the House (218 to 233 total) c. They will lose control of the House (0 to 217 total) John Boehner and his colleagues picked up 15 seats from the Democrats, and only lost three (with three recounts and two runoffs still to come). As Quizmaster, I was quite relieved that the Republicans did well enough that we didn't have to wait until a January runoff in order to call this question. The Republican caucus stands right now at 244 seats, and can only get bigger. The answer to Question 8 of the of the 2014 Prognostication Quiz is A. The Republicans will gain seats in the House . The presidential party usually loses seats in the mid-term elections, so it is not too surpri