In Reply to: They are lying posted by amadbruin on November 11, 2026 at 01:53:21
Gemini says:
Members of Congress explain a missed vote by submitting a personal explanation (historically called a "statement of missed vote") to be printed in the Congressional Record.
Because roll call votes cannot be altered once the Speaker or Presiding Officer gaves the final result, these statements serve as the official, permanent record of how the member would have voted and why they were absent.
How the Process Works
Submitting the Statement
In the House: The member fills out an official form provided by the Democratic or Republican Cloakroom, or submits a signed letter to the House Clerk. It must be submitted, or read on the floor, usually on the same day or shortly after returning to Washington.
In the Senate: The Senator submits a unanimous consent request or hands a written statement to the Senate Journal Clerk to have their explanation inserted into the Record.
Standardized Wording
Most entries follow a strict, Boilerplate format to avoid sparking debate or taking up excessive print space. A typical entry reads:
*"Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call Vote No. 142 on passage of H.R. 1234, I was unavoidably detained due to [Reason]. Had I been present, I would have voted 'YEA' [or 'NAY']." *
Where It Appears
The explanation is published directly under the specific roll call vote details in that day's edition of the Congressional Record, or in the "Extensions of Remarks" section (a portion of the Record dedicated to floor speeches and statements not delivered orally).
Now I did not find that you had to file a reason but if 11 members missed the vote chances are some of them should filed, Them missing the vote is corrupt. suspicious at least.