WASHINGTON — Speaker John A. Boehner, under intense pressure from conservatives in his party, will resign one of the most powerful positions in government and give up his House seat at the end of October, throwing Congress into chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.

 Mr. Boehner made the announcement in an emotional meeting with his fellow Republicans on Friday morning.

Elect a real conservative dammit.

*subhead*Bye Bye Baby*subhead*