Rep. Mark Green resigns from Congress, leaving Speaker Johnson with an even narrower Republican majority in the House

Rep. Mark Green, R- Tenn., announced his official resignation from Congress after voting for President Donald Trump’s megabill. He said he was starting a new business, but did not disclose specifics. His resignation could further shrink Republicans’ majority in the U.S. House, at least temporarily. House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) speaks alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) after the House passed budget reconciliation legislation at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025. Francis Chung | POLITICO via AP Images

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.

“To my constituents across Tennessee’s 7th District—thank you. The trust you put in me is humbling. I will look back fondly on my

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