Japan's lower house endorses 55-day Diet extension

Japan's lower house endorses 55-day Diet extension

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives on June 2 endorsed a 55-day extension of the Diet through July 28, with a majority vote by the ruling bloc of the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito party.

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