41.   However, Republicans accuse Clinton and the Democrats of pressing the statistical sampling method as a way to gain more seats in Congress and state legislatures across the nation.

42.   Hispanics account for much of the population growth in states like Arizona, Colorado and Texas, which are gaining seats in Congress.

43.   If Democrats actually gain House seats, it would be an historic reversal.

44.   If the proposed adjustment were made, California would gain a seat in Congress at the expense of Wisconsin.

45.   If they are elected, they would be replaced by a Republican appointee, hurting Dem chances of gaining seats in the Senate.

46.   If there was any consolation for women, it came in the elevation of Ms. Jung, who also gained a seat on the Avon board.

47.   If Democrats actually gain House seats, it would be an historic reversal of historic trends.

48.   In fact, they did not gain seats Tuesday anywhere outside of the Northeast and Hawaii.

49.   In all, nine small parties gained seats in the parliament, with religious parties showing the strongest gains.

50.   In some cases, committees will gain seats, in others they will lose seats.