diff --git a/.github/workflows/test-changelog.yaml b/.github/workflows/test-changelog.yaml
index d3c9f84ca..1ff642f91 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test-changelog.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test-changelog.yaml
@@ -10,8 +10,6 @@ jobs:
       changelog: ${{ steps.generate_changelog.outputs.changelog }}
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-        with:
-          ref: master
 
       - name: Install Python tools
         uses: BrandonLWhite/pipx-install-action@v0.1.1