John Boehner bids farewell to Congress (21 images)

The day before he is to retire from Congress, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) salutes the Chamber after delivering his farewell address to the House of Representatives on October 29, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Following his address, the House of Representatives will vote on Boehner’s replacement for Speaker. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI

The day before he is to retire from Congress, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) delivers his farewell address to the House of Representatives on October 29, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI

Former GOP candidate for President, Mitt Romney (center) listens as Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) delivers his farewell address to the House of Representatives on October 29, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI

The day before he is to retire from Congress, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) shows off his box of tissue as he prepares to deliver his farewell address to the House of Representatives on October 29, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI