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October 1, 2026
Congress Adjourns Until After Midterm Elections
- The Senate adjourned on Wednesday, following the House's earlier departure.
- Members will not be making new laws until after the November elections.
- Sen. Jon Husted's failed energy bill highlights challenges faced by incumbents.
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- Senate adjourns until November with Republicans fearful of losing majorityOct 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- GOP wrestles with rising data center backlash weeks before midtermsOct 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Congress has thrown in the towel and is most likely done legislating until after the midterm elections in November. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics Newsletter:Oct 1, 2026 at 10:54 AM · WSJ
- Live updates: Senate heads out for midterm recess; Trump off to Texas, OklahomaOct 1, 2026 at 12:42 PM · The Hill
- Congress Leaves With a Whimper, as the G.O.P. Braces for Midterm PainOct 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM · NYT
- Congress just left town until after the midterm electionsOct 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM · Washington Post