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manicdem

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5. Back to their homestate

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2026, 12:38 AM

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They spend half their time at Congress. Other half is back in their home state to do townhalls, work with their staff, research stuff, etc. You want them to spend a lot of time at home where they represent.

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With both sides of the US Congress gone.....how many VA CA days do they get in a damn year??? [View all] a kennedy Thursday OP

More than me chicoescuela Thursday #1

And then claim JBTaurus83 Thursday #2

Good question..I googled it..in 2025, Senate in session 167 days and House in session 134 days Deuxcents Thursday #3

I think congress is only in session 140 days a year. Jacson6 Thursday #4

Back to their homestate manicdem Friday #5