After the Republicans lost House seats in 1998 ( although retaining a majority ) he did not stand for a third term as Speaker .
Gingrich 's hold on the leadership was weakened significantly by that and several other controversies , and he faced a caucus revolt in 1997 .
After the Republicans lost House seats in 1998 ( although retaining a majority ) Gingrich did not stand for a third term as Speaker .
Gingrich 's hold on the leadership was weakened significantly by that and several other controversies , and he faced a caucus revolt in 1997 .