House GOP Majority Shrinks as Rep. Bill Johnson Announces Early Resignation

Bill Johnson to Assume Role as President of Youngstown State University, Leaving House with 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, and Three Vacancies

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Republican majority is set to shrink as Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio announces his early resignation effective January 21, 2024.
Bill Johnson's resignation comes as he accepts a new role as president of Youngstown State University, starting January 22, 2024.
The resignation leaves the House with 219 Republicans, 213 Democrats, and three vacancies, meaning the majority party can lose no more than two votes on any party-line measure, assuming full attendance.
Bill Johnson's early departure follows the resignation of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the expulsion of former Rep. George Santos, further reducing the Republican majority.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is already facing criticism from fellow Republicans and pressure over issues such as the release of Capitol Riots footage, federal funding bills, and migration.