GOP Home Majority Lower To 1 Seat As Rep. Mike Gallagher Screws Republicans

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced that he might be leaving the Home earlier than his time period ends, however as a consequence of Wisconsin legislation, his seat will keep empty till November.

CBS News reported:

Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin’s eighth Congressional District, stated he would depart Congress on April 19, as an alternative of staying till January to finish his time period. His departure means Republicans can lose just one vote if all Democrats stick collectively.

“I’ve worked closely with House Republican leadership on this timeline and look forward to seeing Speaker Johnson appoint a new chair to carry out the important mission of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party,” he stated in an announcement.

The issue for Republicans is that Wisconsin law states that congressional vacancies that happen earlier than the second Tuesday in April qualify for being crammed on a quicker timeline. After the second Tuesday in April, the seat will keep vacant till the November election.

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Home Republicans are actually one vote away from shedding their majority. If a member will get sick, is absent, or one other Republican abruptly quits, the Home GOP will now not be the bulk.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate is a giant drawback for Home Republicans, however they may simply as simply lose their majority by one other annoyed particular person giving up and abandoning ship.

It might be becoming if this group of Republicans misplaced their majority earlier than election day.

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Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work centered on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.

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