Rep. Kevin Kiley becomes the 10th member of the U.S. Congress to change party affiliation since 2000
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California's 3rd Congressional District switched his party affiliation from Republican to independent on March 9, becoming the 10th member of Congress to change parties since 2000. The move reduces the Republican House majority to 217-214, with three vacancies, and makes Kiley the sole independent in the chamber.
Key Points
- Republicans' House majority now stands at 217-214 following Kiley's departure
- Kiley is the 10th congressional member to change party affiliation since 2000
- Kiley is now the sole independent member of the U.S. House of Representatives