Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) is dealing with an attendance issue as lawmakers focus on the 2026 midterms, potentially complicating the passage of key measures in the coming months. 22 Republicans voted not for any bills on Tuesday, followed by seven on Wednesday and five on Thursday, while 21 Democrats did not. Major bills including housing affordability, spy powers and government funding are still looming. Despite predictions of a storm delaying travel back to Washington at the start of the week, some GOP lawmakers expressed concern about potential absences. For Speaker Johnson, every GOP vote is critical and he can afford to lose only one member on any party-line vote, assuming full attendance from both parties. The GOP whip's office stated that their team regularly checks attendance.