Nancy Pelosi Is Losing Her Job... And Youll Love Why As of late, Democrats have been known for consistently voting no. But due to their minority they continue to lose, a trend that is expected to continue. Democrats have the fewest seats they have had in the house since 1930. And now Nancy Pelosi is suffering from yet another defeat: the election of Frank Pallone of New Jersey to be a minority member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. In 1974 Democratic leaders decided that caucus could vote on chairmanships if enough members signed a petition calling for a vote. Phil Burton originally lost his bid for majority leader in 1976, but organized efforts to collect signatures. After three chairmen were defeated, the idea that caucus would determine chairmanships was established. Pallone marked the first time the principle was reaffirmed. What do you think of the new election? 