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House recesses early until after midterm elections

House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early, avoiding some votes until after the midterm elections in November. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

17 September 2026Live

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CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/house-recesses-early-until-after-midterm-elections/

House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early, avoiding some votes until after the midterm elections in November. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

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