House starts recess early, avoiding Jeffrey Epstein votes - CNBC
Jul 22, 2025 · The House of Representatives will begin its August recess early to avoid Republicans being forced to vote on Democratic-backed motions related to the Jeffrey Epstein …
House GOP to Skip Town Early for Holiday Recess as Healthcare …
Dec 18, 2025 · House GOP to Skip Town Early for Holiday Recess as Healthcare Premiums Soar, Epstein Files Loom “The same GOP that voted last summer to give the richest …
House breaks for August recess amid Epstein saga - The Hill
Jul 23, 2025 · House GOP leaders sent members home one day early — on Wednesday rather than Thursday — as the chamber was unable to move any legislation through the House …
House Republicans leave Washington early over Epstein files …
Jul 22, 2025 · The House is leaving Washington a day early for its five-week August recess after tensions erupted over efforts to force release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Why it matters: …
Why Congress has closed early for summer amid Trump-Epstein …
Jul 22, 2025 · The procedural halt risks the House's ability to pass crucial spending bills before the August recess, potentially leading to a government shutdown upon their return.
This week: Congress has much to do before holiday recess
Dec 15, 2025 · Congress This week: Congress has much to do before holiday recess House eyes a health care vote; Senate seeks to finish NDAA, more nominations
Congress is in August recess, but tensions lie ahead on spending …
Aug 4, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S. Capitol grounds can’t mask the partisan …
Congress in plain English: Why does Congress take a summer …
Jul 23, 2025 · Indeed, the House refers to the August Recess in its calendar as a “ district work period,” while the Senate refers to it as a “ state work period.” Members of Congress are not …
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U.S. Congressional Calendar (2026) Explore the comprehensive 2026 US Congressional Calendar, designed to keep students, faculty, staff, and the public informed about key …
House Speaker Johnson Sends Congress on Recess Early Over …
Jul 22, 2025 · The House will start its August break early, canceling scheduled votes to avoid politically charged motions from Democrats over Jeffrey Epstein-related evidence. Speaker …