NEW : Break its hold , and we begin to set our economy free , '' he said . John Boehner re-elected House speaker ; says U.S. debt must be tamed . The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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 House speaker ; says U.S. debt must be tamed . The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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 .