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Lame-Duck Lawmakers Push Impeachment Votes Before Midterms

Updated 2026-09-21 20:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Lame-duck lawmakers in the lower chamber are forcing votes on long-shot impeachments and switching sides to help the opposing party secure legislation before the midterms. This move challenges GOP leaders who face a difficult political landscape.

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GOP leaders face challenge from lame-duck lawmakers in both parties

Lame-duck lawmakers in the lower chamber are going out with guns blazing. In a series of extraordinary moves ahead of the midterms, soon-to-depart members forced votes on long-shot impeachments, carried discharge petitions over the top, and hopped the aisle to help the opposing party secure legislat

2026-09-21 20:15 UTC