House Republican Majority Narrows to 218 Seats Following Sudden Death of Representative LaMalfa

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
California Representative Doug LaMalfa’s sudden passing on January 5 shrinks the House Republican majority to a precarious 218-213 margin. This fragile math leaves Speaker Johnson with almost no room for dissent as the administration pursues its 2026 legislative agenda.