J.D. Vance resigns from Senate 10 days before inauguration

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) sent an official letter to Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) saying that his resignation will be effective at midnight Thursday in a move that leaves the Republican majority in the Senate at 51.

"To the people of Ohio, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate," Vance said in his letter. "When I was elected to this office, I promised to never forget where I came from, and I’ve made sure to live by that."

By contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris waited until Jan. 18 to resign from her position in the Senate, two days before the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

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See Vance's letter below.