Rep. Mark Green said he was returning to the private sector to start his own business, without sharing details about the business.

Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., announced his official resignation from Congress on Friday, a move that was expected but one that could, at least for now, shrink Republicans’ already narrow majority in the House.

With his resignation, Republicans are down to a 219-212 majority in the House, at least until his seat in the solidly red district is filled.

His resignation will be effective July 20, Fox News reports from a letter Green sent to House Republican leadership.

  • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    219-212. Oh boy that’s close.
    “What did you vote on today honey?” I don’t know, they just told me to vote yes so I did.
    “Won’t that hurt your constituents?” They will still vote for me so long as I have the right letter next to my name, they haven’t even realized I can’t read yet.