McConnell Statement on Cancelling the August Recess

‘Senators should expect to remain in session in August to pass legislation, including appropriations bills, and to make additional progress on the president’s nominees.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement Tuesday regarding the cancellation of August recess:

“Due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president’s nominees, and the goal of passing appropriations bills prior to the end of the fiscal year, the August recess has been canceled. Senators should expect to remain in session in August to pass legislation, including appropriations bills, and to make additional progress on the president’s nominees.”

Background: It is expected that Senators will have a state work period during the first full week in August before returning for the rest of the month.