House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks at a news conference in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Rep.-Elect Jessica Steinmann (R-TX) (R) and her husband Brandon Steinmann (L) walk outside of the AC Hotel during new member orientation on November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Freshman members of congress are in town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their incoming roles following the midterm election. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Rep.-Elect Manny Rutinel (D-CO) (L) walks outside the AC Hotel during new member orientation on November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Freshman members of congress are in town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their incoming roles following the midterm election. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Rep.-Elect Dan Koh (D-MA) walks outside the AC Hotel during new member orientation on November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Freshman members of congress are in town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their incoming roles following the midterm election. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Rep.-Elect Jessica Steinmann (R-TX) (R) and her husband Brandon Steinmann (L) walk outside of the AC Hotel during new member orientation on November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Freshman members of congress are in town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their incoming roles following the midterm election. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Rep.-Elect Christina Hines (D-MI) arrives to the AC Hotel during new member orientation on November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Freshman members of congress are in town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their incoming roles following the midterm election. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Rep.-Elect Zack Mullock (D-NJ) speaks to the media outside of the AC Hotel during new member orientation on November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Freshman members of congress are in town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their incoming roles following the midterm election. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Rep.-Elect Christina Bohannan (D-IA) walks outside of the AC Hotel during new member orientation on November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Freshman members of congress are in town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their incoming roles following the midterm election. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)