The future of partisan government control appears to be leaning Republican several days after polls close. Still, less than 40 races will decide how powerful Trump will be when he takes office.

Republican leaders projected confidence Thursday that they will keep control of the U.S. House as more races were decided in their favor, while Democrats insisted they still see a path toward the majority and sought assurances every vote will be counted.

Republicans inched toward a House of Representatives majority as more races were decided in their favor, and Democrats looked to pick up key races to tighten the match.