Oct. 14, 1993:
Solomon's exit leaves Gingrich unopposed to lead House GOP.
Rep. Jerry Solomon (R-NY) ends his bid to succeed House Minority Leader Bob Michel, who announced his retirement earlier in the month. Solomon's decision leaves Newt Gingrich of Georgia unopposed in his bid to become the Republican leader in the House for the 104th Congress.
Gingrich becomes more than the Republican leader. With the GOP picking up 52 seats in 1994, Gingrich becomes speaker of the House -- the first time a Republican led the chamber in 40 years.
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