Last updated on Oct. 31, 2015
This database was last updated in November 2015 and should only be used as a historical snapshot.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz
3.5%
votes missed
175 out of 5,031
2.3%
misses explained
4 out of 175
0
mistakes
Jason Chaffetz ranks 78th in votes missed of the 434 voting lawmakers in the current Congress, which began this year.
Most Common Explanation Types
ProPublica categorized the many reasons members gave for missing votes. Of these explanations —which are not mandatory— half of all explanations are unclear, simply restating the absence. Also commonly cited are personal and family obligations, and ill health.
4
Attending memorial services
Types of Votes Explained
We classified votes into three categories: On amendments to bills, which are numerous and can be voted on very quickly; on bills considered “under suspension of the rules,” which are usually uncontroversial and require two-thirds support for passage, and on “floor votes,” which include votes “on passage” and require a simple majority for approval.
2
Floor Votes
0
Suspension of the Rules
2
Amendments
All Vote Explanations
| Date | Vote | Roll Call | Title | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 11, 2014 | Yes | House vote 41 | On Passage, H R 3590 | Attending memorial services |
| Feb. 11, 2014 | No | House vote 40 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, H R 3590 | Attending memorial services |
| Feb. 11, 2014 | No | House vote 39 | On Agreeing to the Amendment, H R 3590 | Attending memorial services |
| Feb. 11, 2014 | No | House vote 38 | On Agreeing to the Amendment, H R 3590 | Attending memorial services |
Other Representatives from Utah:
| Name | Missed | |
|---|---|---|
 |
Rob Bishop (R) | 7.5% |
 |
Chris Stewart (R) | 3.5% |
|
Jason Chaffetz (R) | 3.5% |
 |
Mia B. Love (R) | 0.9% |
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