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House Speaker Johnson Cancels Remaining Votes Ahead of Midterm Elections
House Speaker Mike Johnson has abruptly suspended all remaining floor votes, effectively closing out the current congressional session just days before the midterm elections. The decision halts pending legislation and shifts focus entirely to campaign activities as lawmakers prepare for November ballots.
3 Sept, 15:33 — 3 Sept, 18:38
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wapoMostly Factual4h ago
GOP-led House scraps two weeks of work ahead of midterms
The move gives candidates more time to sell themselves to voters. It means little, if any, legislation is likely to pass Congress before November.
By Anna Liss-Roy, Mariana Alfaro
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago
Mike Johnson abruptly cancels final weeks of House votes amid panic over midterm elections
The House will only work four days before the midterm elections after it took a monthlong recess
By Eric Garcia
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual6h ago
Johnson cancels House votes, leaving few days in session before midterms
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First report: The Independent · 3 Sept, 15:33|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h
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