Silver was first elected in 1976, and served as speaker for two decades,
before resigning his leadership post after he was arrested earlier this year.
WASHINGTON (AP)-- Repudiated at the polls, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor announced Wednesday that he will
resign his
leadership post at the end of next month, clearing the way for a potentially disruptive Republican shake - up just
before midterm elections with control of Congress at stake.