"Another GOP Representative Departs, Further Shrinking House Majority"
TL;DR
Republican House majority in the US House of Representatives is set to shrink further as Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, a relatively moderate voice in the party, steps down early, citing family reasons and disillusionment with intra-party chaos. His departure, along with that of Ken Buck of Colorado, will leave Republicans with a slim 218-213 majority. Gallagher's seat will not be contested until November, and his decision to retire comes after voting against the impeachment of the homeland security secretary and chairing a select committee on China.
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- Republican House majority to shrink as Mike Gallagher steps down The Guardian US
- US congressman leading select committee on China, and behind TikTok bill, announces early departure South China Morning Post
- Wisconsin Republican to leave Congress next month, shrinking narrow GOP House majority The Hill
- As More Members Leave, House G.O.P. Will Be Able to Spare Just 1 Vote The New York Times
- The ‘Great Resignation’ continues as yet another GOP rep exits MSNBC
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