No-show Congress: Weekend at Bernie’s moves to Capitol Hill
The article discusses the increasing absenteeism among U.S. lawmakers, highlighting specific cases of representatives who have missed numerous votes without adequate explanations. It suggests that this trend is symptomatic of a larger issue related to incumbency and lack of accountability in Congress. The piece advocates for term limits as a potential solution to encourage more active participation from elected officials.
- ▪Rep. Frederica Wilson has missed over 40 votes since April due to major eye surgery, while Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has missed more than 80 votes citing personal health issues.
- ▪High absenteeism is noted among members seeking higher office or managing health conditions, with only three senators attending all votes in a near-record year.
- ▪Critics argue that the current compensation structure and lack of accountability allow lawmakers to remain in office despite prolonged absences.
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The Weekend at Bernie’s joke, propping up a dead man while everyone plays along, has moved from Democratic Party headquarters to Capitol Hill. Lawmakers from both parties treat their seats like paid vacation, available to skip while taxpayers cover the tab and the public’s business sits unfinished. Recommended Stories Illicit vapes flooded our borders. The Trump administration is fighting back Universities hemorrhage public trust by folding to the mob The great danger of allowing China to co-manage global order The ghost votes Rep. Frederica Wilson, the 83-year-old Florida Democrat from the 24th District, hadn’t cast a House vote since April 17, running up more than 40 straight missed roll calls.
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