US EditionHouse speaker starts August recess early to avoid Jeffrey Epstein votes
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON D.C., JUL 24 – House Speaker Mike Johnson cut the session short to block votes on releasing Jeffrey Epstein investigation files amid bipartisan pressure and Republican infighting, with 75% of Americans di
- Last week, House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House early to block votes on Epstein files, pausing work until September 2.
- Internal pressure built as GOP lawmakers demanded a release vote on Epstein files, challenging leadership, amid frustration with Trump’s stance.
- Within the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Tim Burchett pushed a subpoena effort, while Speaker Mike Johnson insisted `We want maximum transparency`.
- In response to Democrat threats to introduce Epstein-related amendments, Republicans recessed the House Rules Committee, stalling floor activity ahead of the six-week recess.
- Looking ahead to the midterms, the Epstein saga is poised to influence GOP prospects, as Massie plans a September vote that could deepen party divisions.
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House breaks for August recess amid Epstein uproar
The House on Wednesday broke for its weeks-long August recess, closing up shop one day earlier than planned as the chamber remained in a logjam over the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. The lower chamber is not scheduled to reconvene until Sept. 2 — six weeks from now — when lawmakers will dive into the sprint to avoid a government shutdown by the Sept. 30 funding deadline. House GOP leaders sent members home one day early — on Wednesday rather than…
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