With the GOP in control of the House, here's who's likely to lead key committees

Republicans have regained control of the House of Representatives with a slim majority. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

The Republican Party will officially take control of the House of Representatives and its committees come January. Leadership roles in House committees will then transition from Democrats to Republicans.

Democrats traditionally use the seniority system to select chairs and ranking members on committees, and they do not enforce term limits. House Republicans adhere to a six -year term limit for chairs and often see competitive races for top committee gavels, like Appropriations and Ways and Means.