Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., was set to leave Congress on Friday, but a key vote on foreign aid on Saturday night may lead to him to sticking around another day.

The Wisconsin Republican said he is considering delaying his resignation so he can support House Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La. foreign aid package, which includes funds for allies including Ukraine and Israel. Several Republican congressmen, including Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, have already voiced their opposition to the package, meaning Johnson will need support from Democrats to pass the bill.

“The congressman has the flexibility to stay and support the aid package on Saturday,” a spokesperson for Gallagher told Politico.

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