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This law would send Mike Johnson straight to prison
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks with members of the media while arriving at the U.S. Capitol ahead of a two-week Easter recess starting at the end of this week, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Mike Johnson’s Empty House Is Doing Exactly What Power Requires
The Shutdown Without a Shutdown
Mike Johnson has discovered that a speaker does not need to win a vote when he can prevent the vote from happening.
In 2026, House leaders erased a net 24 legislative days—roughly a quarter of the original schedule. On September 16, Johnson recessed the chamber early…
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