This is what should happen to put a stop to Project 2025!

 If Democrats were to take control of both the House and the Senate, several significant outcomes would likely follow, based on recent history and the structure of U.S. government:

• Legislative Agenda: Democrats would set the legislative agenda in both chambers. This means they would control which bills come to the floor for debate and votes, prioritize their policy goals (such as health care, climate action, reproductive rights, and voting protections), and have greater power to advance legislation aligned with their platform4.

• Committee Leadership: All committee and subcommittee chairs would be Democrats, giving them oversight authority, investigative powers, and influence over the details and progress of legislation4.

• Judicial and Executive Appointments: In the Senate, Democrats would have the votes needed to confirm federal judges and executive branch nominees, including Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise. This can have a long-term impact on the judiciary and federal agencies4.

• Budget and Appropriations: Democrats would have more leverage over the federal budget process, including appropriations bills and potential changes to tax and spending policies.

• Checks on the President: If the president is from the opposing party (as is the case with a Republican president), a Democratic Congress could act as a check on executive actions, conduct oversight investigations, and potentially block or modify the president’s legislative priorities47.

• Potential for Gridlock or Compromise: If the White House is controlled by the opposing party, divided government often leads to legislative gridlock unless both sides are willing to compromise. However, unified Democratic control of Congress would make it easier for them to pass legislation if they are united, though the president could still veto bills47.

• Certification of Election Results: Congress plays a crucial role in certifying presidential election results. With Democratic control, they would oversee this process, which has gained attention in recent years7.

The precise impact would depend on the size of the Democratic majorities, their internal unity, and the political environment at the time. If Democrats also held the presidency, they would have a "trifecta," making it easier to enact their legislative agenda. If not, significant compromise or confrontation with the president would be likely47.

1. https://dlcc.org/the-dlcc-target-map-2025-2026/
2. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-democrats-could-take-the-house
3. https://www.apmresearchlab.org/us-house-senate-control-2025
4. https://ru.usembassy.gov/how-do-major-political-parties-split-control-of-congress/
5. https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/generic-ballot-model-gives-democrats-strong-chance-to-take-back-house-in-2026/
6. https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/the-house-democrats-favored-on-what-starts-as-a-small-battlefield/
7. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/control-of-congress-is-at-stake-and-with-it-a-presidents-agenda
8. https://ballotpedia.org/What_happens_if_U.S._Senate_party_control_is_split_50-50
9. https://about.bgov.com/insights/congress/balance-of-power-in-the-u-s-house-and-senate/