Johnson-Massie feud boils over: "Why are we taking days off our calendar?"
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to end the current congressional session early has caused a conflict with Representative Thomas Massie, who wants more days in session to push votes on important issues. Massie claims Johnson is cutting days to avoid tough votes, including an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while Johnson calls this a publicity stunt.Key Facts
- Speaker Johnson sent the House home for over six weeks before the midterm elections.
- Rep. Thomas Massie is upset because this recess delays a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth as a "privileged resolution" that requires quick House action.
- Johnson canceled Thursday’s session, pushing the vote until after the elections.
- Massie accused Johnson of avoiding votes by shortening the House calendar, a claim Johnson denies.
- This is not the first time Massie has accused Johnson of using recesses to avoid votes, including on files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Some other Republicans also criticize Johnson for canceling voting days during the election year.
- Massie does not currently plan to try to remove Johnson as speaker but says others may take action in the future.
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