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21. According to Axios it's a historically long 46 days

Fri Jul 26, 2019, 09:20 AM

Jul 2019

Speaking of August recess, the House's upcoming 46-day summer break is historically long, and could seriously decrease the chance Dems eventually move to impeach President Trump, writes the WashPost's Paul Kane.

"Filling that void became more important after Wednesday’s testimony from Robert S. Mueller III landed without much drama."
"Even Democrats who viewed Mueller’s appearances positively now think that they have to work extra hard to build public support for beginning impeachment."

Why it matters: "Some Democrats had hoped that Mueller’s testimony would have been compelling enough to create a liberal echo to the 2009 August recess, when conservative activists flooded town halls to oppose the emerging Affordable Care Act and other large-spending items from the early days of the Obama administration."

https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-am-696b6670-d8b5-463b-9687-8e8476029549.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosam&stream=top

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Why is Congress going on a 5 week recess? [View all] OliverQ Jul 2019 OP

The Repubs all have time shares in Moscow in August. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #1

because it's easier for the congress person to get back to their district to meet with their JI7 Jul 2019 #2

Don't all employees get 5 week vacations?? Vinca Jul 2019 #3

That's just summer vacation, watoos Jul 2019 #4

This isn't a vacation StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #31

Do you think recess is "vacation" for Congresspeople? Recursion Jul 2019 #8

Yes - No watoos Jul 2019 #18

If your district is more than a few hours' driving distance from DC, The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #26

Sigh StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #33

When are all the town halls scheduled? Lars39 Jul 2019 #5

The recess period is negotiated between the House and Senate Recursion Jul 2019 #10

Thanks! Didn't know that. Lars39 Jul 2019 #15

I work with the public. Igel Jul 2019 #24

Thanks for spelling that out. Lars39 Jul 2019 #25

most folks have forgotten that there are good politicians Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2019 #28

True StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #35

Tradition for August. alphafemale Jul 2019 #6

Yes August is dead in DC at least politically underpants Jul 2019 #11

And fundrai$ing nitpicker Jul 2019 #12

"Districts" also means "families." Igel Jul 2019 #22

It's not a vacation Lulu KC Jul 2019 #7

Because they need to spend time in their districts? Recursion Jul 2019 #9

Nadler says they won't be on a five week recess malaise Jul 2019 #13

He said that plenty of work gets done during the recess - including the court fights StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #34

Because they can? Tipperary Jul 2019 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Jul 2019 #16

What About Recess Appointments?..... global1 Jul 2019 #17

Rump has his fellow Russian traitor in full control of the Senate, he doesn't need RA's nt Celerity Jul 2019 #36

No. Recess appointments are only necessary when the Senate won't confirm a president's nomininees StarfishSaver Jul 2019 #37

5 weeks to fund raise. watoos Jul 2019 #19

So you can go to their offices directly WhiteTara Jul 2019 #20

According to Axios it's a historically long 46 days spanone Jul 2019 #21

Knew a guy who went to work 4, 5 days per year. Igel Jul 2019 #23

My rep, Ilhan Omar, is back in her district. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #27

recess does not equal vacation qazplm135 Jul 2019 #29

They are going back to their districts, holding town halls Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #30

Louie Gohmert needs some time with Ol' Blue, his pet armadillo VOX Jul 2019 #32

Impeachment won't happen unless the voters are behind it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #38