House Democrats Will Return to DC Next Week as Shutdown Drags On

House Democrats will return to Washington next week — with or without votes scheduled.

According to two House Democratic lawmakers, Democratic members have been told to come back next week, even as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) signals he’ll continue to cancel votes amid the government shutdown.

Democrats will hold an in-person caucus meeting next Tuesday, following leadership’s urging to remain in their districts, meet with constituents, and hold town halls this week. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) has alternated between calling his members back to DC and sending them home as House lawmakers navigate an unprecedented month-long recess during an ...