Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight
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Speaker Mike Johnson plans House vote to end government shutdown as early as Wednesday, urging Republicans to return to Washington for an anticipated single-day voting session.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
"We're going to plan on voting, on being here, at least by Wednesday," Johnson said, Fox News Digital was told. "It is possible that things could shift a little bit later in the week, but right now we think we're on track for a vote on Wednesday. So we need you here." Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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