Dem
47
GOP
53
Many current House members ran for election because they wanted to pass laws of one kind or another. To their consternation, the House is completely paralyzed and can do nothing. Many of them, especially those who don't need the $174,000 salary, feel they are wasting their time there. It is so bad that about 40 members are either running for higher office or are contemplating it. In the graphic below, the members in green are definitely running and the ones in beige are considering a run. The members whose box has a solid outline are considering multiple offices, depending on who else shows up.
In some cases, a run for the Senate is more of a sign of personal ambition than a disgust with the House—because the Senate is just as deadlocked as the House and the pay is no better. A House member running for governor actually wants to get things done. (V)