Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign early, leaving House majority hanging by a thread
Source: NBC News
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., who announced last month he would not run for re-election, plans to resign from Congress early, according to two sources familiar with his decision.
Gallagher’s departure before the end of his term in January is another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Republicans, who have been struggling to govern and demonstrate stability this Congress.
Neither Gallagher nor his office responded to a request for comment. It wasn’t immediately clear when he plans to step down.
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., who also is not seeking re-election, is resigning from Congress on Friday, cutting the GOP’s minuscule majority to 218-213. If Gallagher quits soon, that majority would further shrink to 217-213, meaning Republicans could only afford a single defection on any vote if Democrats vote no.
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It was almost too much to hope for, but I had a feeling that it was true. The republican party is really unraveling rapidly and I think we may see more in the future. 
HE would be great as Speaker! I look forward to that, BIGTIME!!!
Besides, this can only be that much more DEMORALIZING for the Repubs. Long slow torture having to watch their “ownership” of the House slowly and agonizingly slipping away…
of affairs for our government but time and time again,
dems to the rescue- hopefully 
... was elected as a Democrat in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. I sure hope he appoints a Democrat to replace Mike Gallagher to fill out the term. It is Gov. Evers' duty as Governor to choose the best person for the job. If that person happens to be a Democrat, it shouldn't matter.
