WASHINGTON — Republican majorities in the House and Senate narrowly avoided accomplishing anything of note this week, successfully clearing the final procedural hurdles just in time to depart for a scheduled recess, sources confirmed Thursday. The near-miss came during a series of late-session votes in which several minor measures briefly threatened to advance. Leadership moved quickly to table the items, restore the status quo, and ensure members could leave town without the burden of completed legislation. “It was a close call,” said one senior House Republican aide. “For a few hours it looked like we might actually finish something before the break. Fortunately, we were able to restore normal order and get everyone out the door on schedule.” The episode continues a familiar pattern. Lawmakers had spent the preceding weeks holding hearings, issuing statements, and engaging in extended negotiations that ultimately produced no binding outcomes. With the recess approaching, the priority shifted to ensuring that none of those efforts accidentally resulted in law. Senate leadership described the outcome as a win for process. “We deliberated thoroughly, considered multiple options, and once again chose not to act,” an aide said. “That consistency is important, especially before a well-earned break.” Members began departing Washington on Thursday afternoon. Several were observed carrying binders of unfinished business and expressions of quiet relief. Leadership has already scheduled additional opportunities to avoid action upon their return. As of this writing, Congress remains firmly on track to do nothing of consequence before the next recess as well. The post JUST IN: GOP Congress Narrowly Avoids Doing Anything Before Leaving for Vacation Again appeared first on Genesius Times.