On April 21 , 2011 , Ensign announced his resignation from office effective May 3 , stating that he `` will not continue to subject my family , my constituents , or the Senate to any further rounds of investigation , depositions , drawn out proceedings , or especially public hearings . ''
On April 21 , 2011 , he said he would resign from office on May 3 , stating that he `` will not continue to subject my family , my constituents , or the Senate to any further rounds of investigation , depositions , drawn out proceedings , or especially public hearings . ''