Speaker Mike Johnson Cancels Thursday Votes and Sends the House Home Tonight — Recess Until AFTER the Midterms

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House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Wednesday that Thursday’s scheduled House votes are canceled. Lawmakers will likely wrap up votes tonight and leave Washington for a recess lasting until after the November midterms.

Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin first reported the announcement: “House Speaker Mike Johnson tells reporters tomorrow’s House votes are canceled & the Hous...