House leaders are employing their own strategies as the Senate struggles to reopen the government. The House of Representatives is not in session this week after Speaker Mike Johnson canceled all votes and legislative business and sent lawmakers home. He said the House will return as soon as Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer “allows us […]
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House lawakers stay home as the Senate debates shutdown
House leaders are employing their own strategies as the Senate struggles to reopen the government. The House of Representatives is not in session this week after Speaker Mike Johnson canceled all votes and legislative business and sent lawmakers home. He said the House will return as soon as Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer “allows us to reopen the government.” Meanwhile, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat in the House said Democrats will caucus virtually on Monday.