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Johnson Sends House Members Home Until After the Midterms, Avoiding Massie's Vote to Impeach Hegseth — Pramila Jayapal | ChamberLight
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is accused by Thomas Massie and several Democrats of sending lawmakers home early to avoid a vote on Massie’s effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Johnson’s decision could spare vulnerable Republicans a politically difficult vote ahead of the midterms, the article says.
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Democratic representative who criticized leadership for canceling votes.
Democratic representative who said Johnson was sending lawmakers home to avoid the vote.
President referenced in Jayapal’s criticism of the administration.
Defense Secretary targeted by Massie’s impeachment effort.
Democratic representative who criticized Johnson and GOP leadership for canceling votes.
Democratic representative who criticized Johnson for canceling votes.
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Democratic representative who criticized leadership for canceling votes.
Democratic representative who said Johnson was sending lawmakers home to avoid the vote.
President referenced in Jayapal’s criticism of the administration.
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Democratic representative who criticized Johnson and GOP leadership for canceling votes.
Democratic representative who criticized Johnson for canceling votes.
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