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Johnson Cancels All House Votes for September 21-28

9/5/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cancelled all House votes for the weeks of September 21 and September 28, 2026.
The cancellation removes eight scheduled voting days in the final two weeks of September.
The House will meet September 14-17 and adjourn until after Labor Day.
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) said the shortened schedule helps members campaign.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cancelled all House votes for the weeks of September 21 and September 28, 2026.
The cancellation removes eight scheduled voting days in the final two weeks of September.
The House will meet September 14-17 and adjourn until after Labor Day.
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) said the shortened schedule helps members campaign.