He was 'resigned to the fact' that an expensive vacation would have to wait.
You don't have to 'resign yourself to' doing a job that you don't enjoy.
We 'resigned ourselves to' the fact that we were going to lose the game.
(..) It's a question of my honor, - - the integrity of the committee and the integrity of the Senate! If you want to throw out Section , I'll resign. Wait a minute. This is nonsense. Joe is right. A deal is impossible. We have to keep on what we've been doing and break him. Keep him talking, no relief. (..)1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
(..) damaging impression of my conduct. I'll tell you why we were in that room. Mr. Taylor, a respected citizen, - - had brought the evidence against this man and we urged him to resign. Why? To avoid bringing disgrace upon a clean and honorable state. - But he refused. - Mr. President, have I... (..)1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington