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House Cancels July 4 Week Votes After GOP Members Block Defense Bill Amendment
Washington Examiner reported that Speaker Mike Johnson canceled scheduled House votes for the week of June 30 to July 6. GOP leadership sent members home early amid a Republican blockade over the SAVE America Act. The House is not scheduled to return until July 13.
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Speaker Mike Johnson canceled scheduled House votes for the week of June 30 to July 6, Washington Examiner reported. House GOP leadership sent members home early for the weeklong July 4 recess after a Republican blockade shut down the floor for the second consecutive week.
Johnson could not pass procedural rule votes because 14 House Republicans opposed advancing legislation tied to the SAVE America Act.
The group included House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna led the effort that began the prior week. Luna stated the House has passed the SAVE America Act three times and the Senate has refused to act while on vacation.
Rep. Chip Roy said his vote reflected the House’s failure to codify Trump border security amendments. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said Democrats face another Republican standstill focused on the SAVE America Act.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been unable to advance the measure past the 60-vote filibuster threshold. Johnson had tried to merge the National Defense Authorization Act with the SAVE America Act. He could afford to lose only three votes on procedural matters given the slim Republican majority.
The House returns July 13 with eight legislative days before the August recess.
