Johnson cancels House votes, leaving few days in session before midterms
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled most House votes for the last two weeks of September, leaving only four days of legislative work before the November midterm elections. This change reverses his earlier statement that the House would continue working through September without breaks.Key Facts
- The House canceled votes for the last two weeks of September, leaving just four days of work before midterms.
- Lawmakers will return to Washington on September 14 and leave on September 17 for six weeks of campaigning.
- This reduced schedule is common in election years but contradicts Speaker Johnson’s earlier claim to work through all scheduled days in September.
- The House recently passed a government funding bill covering spending through December 11, meeting a key priority.
- After the midterms, lawmakers will return for a "lame duck" session starting November 9 with five weeks of legislative business.
- The Labor Day holiday and the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas contribute to limited House activity.
- Speaker Johnson previously emphasized his commitment to maintaining the House calendar despite predictions of schedule changes.
- The 119th Congress will conclude after the lame duck session later this year.
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