House Republican leaders are considering staying out of town and canceling previously scheduled votes next week if the government shutdown continues, sources tell The Hill.

The move, which is not yet finalized, is intended to keep pressure on Senate Democrats to vote for the “clean,” GOP-crafted stopgap to keep the government open for another seven weeks. Democrats have rejected that bill as they make demands on extending health care subsidies and other issues.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) alluded to the plan in a press conference Friday morning, ahead of a Senate re-vote on the House continuing resolution (CR).

“The House will come back into session and do its work as soon as Chuck........

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