The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

By: Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 31, 2025

Words: 1,517

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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By Charlie Hunt, Boise State University

Many Americans will be voting on Election Day – or have already cast votes – in races for statewide office, local positions and on ballot initiatives with major implications for democracy.

Congress is not on the ballot this November, but it will be in the 2026 midterms. A year from now, Americans in every state and district will get to vote for whom they want representing their …

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