US House Cancels Final September Voting Sessions
· World · The Independent, CBS News
The US House of Representatives has abruptly canceled its final two weeks of scheduled votes for September. This decision leaves the House with only four working days before the upcoming midterm elections. Speaker Mike Johnson maintains that Republicans will retain their majority, despite polling data suggesting a potential shift toward Democrats. The House recently passed a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown until December.
Why it matters
The cancellation of legislative sessions limits the time available for Congress to pass priority bills, including potential AI regulation, before the midterm elections.
Read the original report — The Independent
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