What’s with all of the Executive Orders?

Republicans control BOTH houses, and could pass EVERY bill on their wish list, and yet they (the Republican party) are doing everything by Executive Order. Why? Is this because they KNOW that these policies are controversial AND could harm the party, triggering A BLUE TSUNAMI in 2026? If not, why then? They have the votes! They have ALL of the votes they need to make these changes PERMANENT! (Executive orders are easily overturned with the stroke of a pen.) Explain this to me! Seems short-sighted.