BREAKING: Another Longtime Republican Congressman Resigns Leaving GOP Majority Slim
Republican Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio has just resigned from Congress.
His resignation letter comes after accepting a new role as the president of Youngstown State University.
Originally, he was set to start his new job on March 15, but just announced that he will be leaving earlier than expected.
BREAKING🚨: U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) submits letter of resignation pic.twitter.com/zESM6XZ8CN
— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) January 2, 2024
Rep. Johnson has been serving in Congress since 2011.
His term will end on January 21.
This leaves a minuscule Republican majority in the House of Representatives, of 219-213…
GOP Rep. Bill Johnson (OH) on Tuesday announced he will be resigning from Congress.
The Republicans will be left with a razor-thin majority of 219-213 by January 21. Assuming full attendance, the Republicans can only afford to lose two votes on any measure. pic.twitter.com/AuVW7T1pnd
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) January 2, 2024
Here’s more on this, from The Washington Examiner:
Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives, announcing that his term will end on Jan. 21, earlier than anticipated, to take his position as president of Youngstown State University.
Johnson was expected to start his new job on March 15, but the congressman will be leaving the House earlier, according to a message sent out by Michael Peterson, chairman of the YSU Board of Trustees.
“With his contract indicating he would start prior to March 15, 2024, we are excited to have him on campus earlier than anticipated,” Peterson wrote. “In the meantime, Bill will continue to visit campus as often as his schedule allows to continue meeting with students, faculty and staff.”
Politico also commented on Rep. Johnson’s early departure and what it means for the Republican party:
Ohio GOP Rep. Bill Johnson will resign from Congress on Jan. 21 to become the new head of Youngstown State University, a move that will further shrink the tight House GOP majority.
Johnson’s departure, coming on the heels of the resignation of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), means Republicans will control just 219 seats. Once he leaves, the GOP can only lose two members of their conference for a vote to pass.
What do you make of this?
Why are so many Republicans suddenly stepping down?
Ohio Republican House Rep Bill Johnson is resigning from Congress on the 21st, to become the new President of Youngstown Univ.
This will leave the GOP w just 219 seats. Once he leaves, the GOP can only lose 2 members for a vote to pass.
We need to reinstate his seat w a REAL… pic.twitter.com/4PoHAPBKqK
— 🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) January 2, 2024
