House Republicans then lost another member. Member of Parliament mike waltz He resigned to become President Trump’s national security adviser. The Republican majority in the House currently stands at 218-215.
A special election to replace Walz will be held in April, at the same time that Florida Panhandle residents are expected to elect a House seat. Matt Gaetz’s replacement.
The Republican Party is expected to lose even more members to the Trump administration. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) is nominated as Ambassador to the United Nations. If she is confirmed, Republicans would only lose one vote needed to pass the bill without Democratic support.
Stefanik has not officially resigned, but New York state law requires a special election to be held if he does. Must be held within 3 months.
The departing members are all from safe Republican districts, so their seats are likely to remain in Republican hands after the special election.
A shrinking Republican majority could have a significant impact on the passage of major legislation, including a government spending bill that must be approved by March and a budget reconciliation bill that Republicans hope to sign by Memorial Day. There is.
Even with Waltz and Stefanik, passage was not guaranteed. With their departure, it will likely be necessary to introduce legislation that can garner some support from Democrats to compensate for the conservative fiscal hawks who are currently planning to vote against it.
Republicans in the Senate have also reduced their number of members due to the Trump administration, but the constitution allows the governor to appoint a replacement before the election, and the position is already filled.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody I will exchange senator marco rubio He serves as Trump’s Secretary of State. Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted The seat vacated by Vice President J.D. Vance is being filled.
