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What Happens if Trump Wins the White House and Democrats Win the House? Chaos.

A split decision on Tuesday could put a major check on Donald Trump, but it wouldn’t end his entire agenda.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the National Fraternal Order of Police fall meeting in Charlotte, NC. Evan Vucci/AP

Donald Trump and Republicans have spent countless hours telling voters about their big plans if the former president retakes the White House. But those plans have always had a caveat: the GOP also controlling Congress, which is no sure bet.

Republicans feel good about their chances of retaking the Senate. Democrats defending West Virginia, Montana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania has always seemed like a recipe for a GOP majority in the chamber.

But in the closing weeks of the election, the prospect of Republicans retaining the House has started to look more like an open question. If Republicans win the White House and Senate but lose the House, expect Washington and governing to be messier. A lot messier.