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GOP senator: Cancel Thanksgiving recess if we lose
Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno says the party should pass everything it can in a lame-duck session if it loses, after failing to find votes for a megabill this summer.
At a glance
- First reported by Axios: “GOP senator: Cancel Thanksgiving recess if we lose”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:12 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: GOP.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRepublican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio wants his party to cancel its Thanksgiving recess and pass everything it can if it loses the majorities in November.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip Waverly is live outside the Capitol.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside the Capitol, Hank, and behind me you can see a very empty lawn, a few tourists, and one security guard who has asked me twice to stop calling this a crime scene.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSenator Moreno says if Republicans lose, they should push through everything they could possibly get, and that means giving up the holiday break.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentRepublicans could not gather the votes for a megabill this summer, and leadership is not confident they can now.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the plan is to work harder after losing.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThat's the pitch, Hank, and I'm soaking wet from a sprinkler that I believe is political. A man who stands out here all night, in any weather, with no recess, might be ready for the desk.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Nobody has ever cancelled Thanksgiving and called it a rescue plan. Brock, is it going to rain on any turkey?
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