House Republican leaders canceled the final two weeks of the September legislative session, shortening the calendar before the November midterm elections. Lawmakers are expected to return on Sept. 14 after the Labor Day break and remain in session through Sept. 17, rather than continue through the weeks of Sept. 21 and Sept. 28. The change follows the House’s Tuesday vote to send President Trump a short-term government funding extension through December, avoiding a potential shutdown before the elections. Members could still be summoned back to Washington with 48 hours’ notice if the Senate approves a party-line budget reconciliation package (a bill used to change taxes or spending). The revised schedule gives lawmakers more time in their districts as Republicans seek to preserve their narrow House majority.