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- House Republican leaders canceled the final scheduled voting day, creating a seven-week recess before the November 3 midterms.
- Members will not vote in Washington for nearly seven weeks, returning on November 9, six days after Election Day.
- Lawmakers will be out of session 191 days through November 8, 2026, earning $91,051 each, costing $39.6 million total.
- Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) filed eight impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, saying the recess avoids that vote.