"Another GOP Representative Departs, Further Shrinking House Majority"
Republican House majority in the US House of Representatives is set to shrink further as Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, a relatively moderate voice in the party, steps down early, citing family reasons and disillusionment with intra-party chaos. His departure, along with that of Ken Buck of Colorado, will leave Republicans with a slim 218-213 majority. Gallagher's seat will not be contested until November, and his decision to retire comes after voting against the impeachment of the homeland security secretary and chairing a select committee on China.
