GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin will resign from Congress early, handing one other blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and his razor thin Republican majority.
In an announcement, Gallagher confirmed he’ll resign efficient April 19.
Gallagher didn’t embody a cause for stepping down however mentioned he got here to the choice after “conversations with my household.”
The Home already has three vacancies – left by two Republicans and one Democrat – and Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado has mentioned he will leave Congress after this week.
As soon as Buck and Gallagher go away, Johnson shall be right down to a 217-to-213 majority, which means Republicans will solely be capable of lose one vote with full attendance and nonetheless be capable of cross laws.
NBC News first reported the information of Gallagher’s resolution.
Gallagher is chairman of the high-profile Choose Committee on the Chinese language Communist Get together.
“I’ve labored carefully with Home Republican management on this timeline and sit up for seeing Speaker Johnson appoint a brand new chair to hold out the vital mission of the Choose Committee on the Chinese language Communist Get together,” Gallagher mentioned in his assertion.
This story has been up to date with further developments.