House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced Friday morning that he will resign from Congress at the end of October.
This announcement comes one day after Pope Francis spoke to a joint meeting of Congress.
Here are 37 tweets from a top Twitter trend on Friday.
Was on the air at Voter Values Summit when Rubio announced Boehner was resigning, the applause was so loud I had to pause my report.
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) September 25, 2015
My heart is full with gratitude for my family, colleagues & the people of Ohio’s 8th District http://t.co/uylVed86h2 pic.twitter.com/mc5acb9dGs
— John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) September 25, 2015
John Boehner dedicated his life to public service. Bringing the Holy Father to Congress was a fitting cap to a great career.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) September 25, 2015
"Today’s announcement is a sign that the voice of the American people is breaking through in Washington." http://t.co/hfHizOqJAp
— Heritage Action (@Heritage_Action) September 25, 2015
Boehner aide: The Speaker believes putting members through prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to the institution.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/DRUDGE_REPORT/status/647433531258335232
Proudly an unabashed fan of @SpeakerBoehner for 20 years. Patriotic public servant, humble, strategic, smart. And funny. So funny.
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) September 25, 2015
Schumer: Boehner is a decent, principled conservative man who tried to do the right thing under almost impossible circumstances.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 25, 2015
Rep Mark Meadows, who introed motion to oust Boehner was just asked if he is running for Speaker, and he said, "No."
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) September 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/aterkel/status/647417860470493184
Boehner didn't retire. He resigned under pressure.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) September 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/peteschroeder/status/647417530013872128
.@American_Bridge has video of "Speaker-In-Waiting Cruz" warning Boehner against fleeing for a "cushy K Street job": https://t.co/HRQtFdivsY
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) September 25, 2015
One more point – in 2007-08, Reid and Pelosi held 17 or so votes to defund the troops. Boehner and McConnell blocked every single one.
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) September 25, 2015
Rep Tom Huelskamp says Mbrs were "shocked and stunned" at Boehner
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/BrettLoGiurato/status/647421210817634304
Stepping down at end of October means Boehner won't be Chairman of the the GOP convention next July
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) September 25, 2015
Boehner offered no endorsement at the Conf Mtg. Told McCarthy will surely run, all eyes are on Paul Ryan.
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) September 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/HallieJackson/status/647423199886639108a
Due to votes and Boehner resignation, that pushed back start, Media ownership hearing is over w/o questions, but will be rescheduled.
— John Eggerton (@eggerton) September 25, 2015
At the Capitol, @NancyPelosi calls Boehner resignation "seismic" and says it's a "stark indication of disarray of House Republicans."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 25, 2015
BREAKING NEWS: House Speaker Boehner cancels press conference on resignation
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 25, 2015
Today the establishment lost. #Boehner
— Tim Huelskamp, Ph.D. (@CongHuelskamp) September 25, 2015
Conservatives to Boehner pic.twitter.com/B49akGXAs7
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) September 25, 2015
No presser from Boehner — left out the back door of the GOP conference meeting. No leadership members spoke
— Alex Moe (@alexmoeflo) September 25, 2015
What ultimately led to Boehner’s downfall was exacting revenge on conservatives who dared to disagree with leadership http://t.co/SyGywwF4I1
— FreedomWorks (@FreedomWorks) September 25, 2015
Capitol police just escorted Boehner to the elevator. He didn't answer questions reporters yelled at him pic.twitter.com/jQ9pi7GKzy
— Tarini Parti (@tparti) September 25, 2015
Boehner is, technically, the first casualty of those Planned Parenthood videos.
— Toby Muresianu ???? (@tobyhardtospell) September 25, 2015
McCarthy: "I will talk to you guys later today." Said he knew Boehner was retiring "about 2 minutes before announced it."
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) September 25, 2015
Former Boehner aide not pleased with Rubio’s “it was time” comment. "He deserves the dignity of the day."
— Sam Stein (@samstein) September 25, 2015
Really strange that Boehner's last stand was, in a weird way, standing up for Planned Parenthood
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) September 25, 2015
Despite who the next leader will be, the very act of Boehner stepping down will reenergize the base w thought of new blood for the election.
— Brittany Pounders (@LibertyBritt) September 25, 2015
Ran into John McCain in the lobby of the Omni Shoreham hotel. On Boehner, he said, "I'm sorry to hear that. I'm an admirer of his."
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) September 25, 2015
John Boehner's Legacy Is That He Doesn't Really Have One. http://t.co/dKdYyRIteR
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) September 25, 2015
Boehner: "I'm trying to catch my breath so I don't refer to this maneuver going on today as chicken crap, all right?" http://t.co/9mdMXXXfhh
— POLITICO (@politico) September 25, 2015
https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/647436236349665280
At 2nd photo op, Pres Obama again declined to answer questions about Boehner. It's expected he'll comment at noon news conference.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 25, 2015