McCarthy's exit further diminishes GOP's majority, jeopardizes spending and policy bills

The exit of both Mr. Santos and Mr. McCarthy, and the expected departure early next year of Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio, will leave Speaker Mike Johnson with a mere two-seat advantage.

The smaller majority will make it more difficult for Mr. Johnson, of Louisiana, to muster unity in the fractured conference. It's a feat that his predecessor, Mr. McCarthy, often struggled with and it ultimately led to his historic ousting.

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