House cuts week short, will leave DC on Wednesday
Summary
House Republican leaders have decided to end the final week of lawmaking before the midterm elections one day early. Lawmakers will leave Washington after voting on Wednesday instead of Thursday. A vote on California environmental rules planned for Thursday was moved ahead.Key Facts
- House GOP leaders shortened the last legislative week before midterm elections.
- Lawmakers will finish work and leave Washington on Wednesday instead of Thursday.
- The announcement came from Rep. Tom Emmer’s office; he is the GOP whip.
- A vote originally scheduled for Thursday on California environmental rules was moved up to an earlier day.
- This change reduces the number of working days in the week by one.
- The decision affects the timing of votes and lawmakers’ schedules.
- The midterm elections are happening soon, making this the last legislative week before voting.
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