1. House Republicans are losing their narrow majority as members announce their departure from Congress.
2. Rep. Mike Gallagher will be leaving Congress before his term is complete, citing dysfunction within the Republican Party.
3. Other Republican members, including committee chairs, have also announced their departure, expressing frustration with political gridlock and lack of productivity in this session.
House Republicans are facing a shrinking majority as several members have announced their departure from Congress in recent months. Rep. Mike Gallagher announced he would be leaving before his term is complete, citing dysfunction within the Republican Party as a reason for his decision. Other Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Ken Buck, Rep. Patrick McHenry, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Rep. Mark Green, and Rep. Kay Granger, have also announced their exits due to political gridlock and lack of productivity this session.
The Republican majority has censured three Democratic lawmakers and experienced upheaval with the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The expulsion of GOP Rep. George Santos of New York also opened up a potential seat for Democrats in 2024. Despite expecting a “red wave” in the 2022 election cycle, Republicans only won the majority by nine seats. Now, they are just one seat away from losing that majority altogether.
The departures of several Republican members, along with complaints about dysfunction and lack of productivity, are contributing to the dwindling majority in the House. This turnover raises concerns about the future of the Republican Party and their ability to maintain control in Congress.