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Rep. Mike Gallagher to leave Congress in April, giving GOP an even narrower majority
GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin will resign from Congress early, handing another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and his razor thin Republican majority.
Posted — UpdatedBy Melanie Zanona, CNN
CNN — GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin will resign from Congress early, handing another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and his razor thin Republican majority.
In a statement, Gallagher confirmed he will resign effective April 19.
NBC News first reported the news of Gallagher’s decision.
The House already has three vacancies – left by two Republicans and one Democrats – and Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado has said he will leave Congress after this week.
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