By the numbers

March 21, 2008 at 1:08AM

In the House

Quitting after this term:

Republicans, 29

Democrats, 7

The current breakdown:

Democrats, 233 seats

Republicans, 198

Vacant seats, 4

IN THE SENATE

Open seats this fall: 7

The current breakdown:

Democrats, 49

Republicans, 49

Independents (align with Democrats), 2

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