controls the house and as of today the democratic party controls the senate. and also, as of today, whether the house or senate will flip? will get this. according to a new nbc wall street journal poll conducted three weeks ago the senate, now democratic, will flip to the republicans. the poll found that 43% of registered voters, that is registered voters say they want the republicans to control the senate as compared to 41% who want the democrats to retain control. as for the house, 43% want the republicans to retain control. no flip. as compared to 41%. republicans may preen over these numbers but they should keep in mind 50% of registered