Over 40 House members plan to exit Congress this year, posing risks to Speaker Mike Johnson’s narrow majority and reflecting a wider trend driven by safety worries, reduced civility and dwindling enthusiasm for the job. Recent cycles show similar churn: 36 members had exited by this point in 2023, 34 in 2021 and 46 in 2017. DEM REP MIKIE SHERRILL SKIPS 145 HOUSE VOTES AS NJ GOVERNOR'S RACE HEATS UP The House was inactive for nearly two months during the government shutdown. When lawmakers returned, they faced five efforts to rebuke or discipline colleagues. But frustration with leadership isn’...

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