NEW : John Boehner re - elected as President ; says the debt must be tamed . The fiscal cliff was averted , but issues like the the sequester and debt ceiling await . It 's the party affiliation , '' Sabato said . Congress will vote on scaled - back aid to Superstorm Sandy victims on Friday . Democrats gain seats in both chambers , but Republicans keep control of the House .
NEW : John Boehner re - elected as President ; says the debt must be tamed . The fiscal cliff was averted , but issues like the the sequester and debt ceiling await . Congress will vote on scaled - back aid to Superstorm Sandy victims on Friday . Democrats gain seats in both chambers , but Republicans keep control of the House .