"Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.

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"Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.

The move complicates House Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority, though Kiley said he plans to caucus with the Republican Party 'for the remainder of this term.'

'That is how I was elected to begin this term,' he said.

But Kiley would not say whether he would be a reliable vote for Johnson during procedural votes. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, can afford to lose one vote, if all members are present and voting."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kevin-kiley-leaves-republican-party-becomes-independent/

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