. >> we're just slightly ahead of genghis kahn apartment communist party in popularity. >> i'm not theeast bit concerned about what some might wand to describe as perception. >> i've run my last campaign. i don't need to spin. >> i'm sure the august recess will have our members in a better mood when they come back. ♪ ♪ holiday road, oh >>> ah, yes, it is that time of year when friendship bracelets are exchanged bffs wipe away tears and promise to keep in touch. yes, it is the last day of congress before a long hot five-week recess. the triumphant gavel sounded just over an hour ago, leaving plenty of time for your representative to get to the airport. >> 113th congress the house stands adjourned till 2:00 p.m. on monday, september 9th, 2013. >> but wait. not before one last effort by republicans to throw the affordable care act into the congressional bonfire. yes, ladies and gentlemen, today was the big 4-0, the 40th vote to repeal or defund the president's health care law. this time, to prohibit the irs from enforcing the law's individual mandate. it passed right at midday 232-185. gi