But before Republicans retain control of the Senate, they must first relinquish it.

His skills proved so impressive that the Republicans retained him after winning the House in 1918.

Following the 2006 election, the Republicans retained the majority in the House for the first time in 82 years.

Republicans thus retained their hold on the State Senate.

Republicans will retain control of the Senate, but the margin is unclear.

If Republicans retain a majority, both parties will be denied their grander schemes.

However despite Obama's win, in the congressional election held on the same day the Republicans retained the seat.

The Republicans retained their majorities in the 2000, 2002, and 2004 elections.

At the same time, in the Senate, while the Republicans retained their majority, they lost 8 seats.

But in the county as a whole, with a population of 2.9 million, Republicans retain a sizeable majority.