On Jan. 9, Vice President-elect JD Vance issued the following statement regarding his resignation from the U.S. Senate:
“To the people of Ohio, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of representing you in the United States Senate. 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 promise every single day,” said Vice President-elect Vance. “The American people have granted President Trump an undeniable mandate to put America first, both at home and abroad. Over the next four years, I will do all that I can to help President Trump enact his agenda. Together, we will make America stronger, safer, and more prosperous than ever before.”
Senator Vance’s resignation became effective at midnight on Jan. 10.