Republicans lost momentum in the House as the year passed.

By the time Republicans lost control in 1877, state debt had risen to $18.5 million.

Republicans lost the majority in the 2006 elections by one seat.

Republicans lost 13.4% in 1896, but still held 57.7% of House seats.

That means Republicans could lose 16 of their 233 members and still prevail.

The Republicans lost 500 dead, 1,000 captured, and 42 guns.

And by the end of the day, after it became clear that Republicans had lost the battle, some were making jokes about the matter.

Looking toward next year, he added that the Republicans "lost three key bases of political power."

The Republicans would lose the issue that renewed them as a political force.

"They think Republicans will lose and it's not worth it for them to try to make a difference."