WASHINGTON _ The Senate may break two weeks ahead of schedule, with lawmakers on Monday suggesting that an early recess is underway.
Friday could be the last day the Senate is in session until after the election, meaning senators have just one week to make progress on Zika, an environmental bill, and relief for Flint, Mich., and flood-damaged Louisiana _ not to mention pass a continuing resolution, known as the CR, that would keep the government funded before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
"Republicans took the longest summer recess in 60 years and are rushing for the exits again after three short weeks back at work," said Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid in a statement. "This Republican Senate has worked fewer days than any Senate in modern history."
An early recess means senators would reconvene Nov. 14, six days after the election and just one week before breaking again for Thanksgiving.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declined to comment.
_McClatchy Washington Bureau
