House Republicans flee Congress in record numbers amid growing dysfunction

House Republicans flee Congress in record numbers amid growing dysfunction


An unprecedented number of House Republicans are opting to retire or pursue other offices, complicating Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) bid to fend off a potential blue wave in the 2026 midterms and preserve his razor-thin majority. So far, 36 House Republicans — including the most recent, Rep. Sam Graves (Mo.) — have announced they will…


 

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