Johnson cancels last day of votes before midterm elections despite AI panic
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is sending the House home early, canceling the last legislative day before the November midterm elections. Johnson framed the cancellation of votes as giving members an opportunity to go home to tout the Re
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is sending the House home early, canceling the last legislative day before the November midterm elections. Johnson framed the cancellation of votes as giving members an opportunity to go home to tout the Republicans’ legislative record in their districts.
However, the shortening of the House’s voting schedule ensures the House […]
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