Republicans blast departing GOP lawmakers as razor-thin majority fuels fears of Dem takeover

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The early departures of several key Republicans have reignited tensions within the House GOP, as the lawmakers grapple with the prospect of a historically slim one-vote majority.

"There's no excuse for this," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital. "The country's at stake. To put the Democrats in control of what might happen is inexcusable."

Meanwhile, another GOP lawmaker said they understood people leaving, lamenting the state of "civic discourse" and suggesting more Republicans could soon be out the door.

What's in jeopardy is the thin line between Republicans losing the majority — whether by intentional exits or unintended incidents — to Democrats.

GOING, GOING, GONE: COULD THE REPUBLICANS' SLIM HOUSE MAJORITY SLIP AWAY BEFORE NOVEMBER?

Back in January, Republicans had started the 118th Congress with just a single-digit majority. Multiple early departures since then, along with the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has slimmed that down dramatically.

Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., shocked colleagues on Friday when he announced he’s stepping down on April 19, weeks after Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., also revealed he’d be stepping down early. Both announced earlier that they would not be seeking re-election.

Gallagher and Buck were hammered by their conservative colleagues, with