# The Next Congress Will Have the Largest Progressive Caucus in History. What Will It Be Able to Accomplish?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-next-congress-will-have-the-largest-progressive-caucus-in-history-what-will-it-be-able-to-accomplish/
- Published: 2026-11-11T16:15:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T17:50:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Reason (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://reason.com/2026/11/11/the-next-congress-will-have-the-largest-progressive-caucus-in-history-what-will-it-be-able-to-accomplish/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- The Progressive Caucus has at least 105 members.
- Progressives are seeking policy commitments from House leaders.
- Their influence may grow ahead of the 2028 election.

## Summary

Democratic gains in the midterms have expanded the Congressional Progressive Caucus to at least 105 members, which its chair, Greg Casar, says is the largest in its history. The larger caucus wants to press for policies including Medicare for All and changes to immigration and foreign policy, but its influence may be limited by moderate Democrats and a Republican president.

Some progressive members are withholding support for Hakeem Jeffries as House Speaker while seeking commitments on issues such as taxes, union rights, the minimum wage and arms sales to Israel. The article says the more moderate New Democrat Coalition is expected to have 140 members, giving Jeffries a likely path to the speakership; he has not promised votes on every progressive demand. It also points to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s organising and suggests progressives may focus on the 2028 presidential race.

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