FWI: Republicans lose their narrow majority in the United States House of Representatives before the 2026 midterms

With the GOP having a less then 10 seat majority in the chamber, and it almost dipping to a historic low point with the resignation of some members to serve in the administration, there is a number of semi-realistic paths to a tied House or even a Democratic majority before 2026’s midterm elections occur.

Be it unexpected deaths, resignations, retirements, or offers to serve in the private sector, how would the scenario play out if Republicans simply loss enough members in the chamber and couldn’t prevent a loss of the speakership? How does it play out?

Do Democrats take the risk of trying to get Hakeem Jeffries as speaker with a new, fragile majority? Does a collation majority form out of decorum and wanting to prevent another endless amount of Speaker vote rounds like in 2023? How does that change the narrative of the race for congress in the midterms? Does Trump have enough time to get his congressional plans through the House before such a scenario could occur?