Here Are All The Times Congressional Lawmakers Gave Themselves A Vacation In Past Year
The 119th Congress has taken numerous breaks despite ongoing national issues, including a record-long government shutdown and a war. Lawmakers have faced criticism for their absences during critical times, such as the shutdown that lasted 43 days. The House and Senate have scheduled recesses while significant legislative matters remain unresolved.
- ▪The 119th Congress has taken roughly 16 breaks from Capitol Hill this year.
- ▪During the longest government shutdown in history, the House remained predominantly out of session.
- ▪Congress took a two-week Easter recess while the shutdown continued, leading to severe delays at airports.
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Politics Here Are All The Times Congressional Lawmakers Gave Themselves A Vacation In Past Year (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 25, 2026 10:03 AM ET May 25, 2026 10:03 AM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The 119th Congress has taken roughly 16 breaks from Capitol Hill thus far despite a record-long shutdown and a war with Iran.
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