Last updated on Oct. 31, 2015
This database was last updated in November 2015 and should only be used as a historical snapshot.
Rep. Sean P. Duffy
3.0%
votes missed
101 out of 3,379
20.8%
misses explained
21 out of 101
0
mistakes
Sean P. Duffy ranks 198th 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.
10
Ambiguous or no reason
5
Personal or family matter
4
Inclement weather
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.
9
Floor Votes
10
Suspension of the Rules
2
Amendments
All Vote Explanations
| Date | Vote | Roll Call | Title | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2013 | Yes | House vote 154 | On Passage, H R 45 | Official business |
Other Representatives from Wisconsin:
| Name | Missed | |
|---|---|---|
 |
Gwen Moore (D) | 5.1% |
|
Sean P. Duffy (R) | 3.0% |
 |
Ron Kind (D) | 2.8% |
 |
Paul Ryan (R) | 2.3% |
 |
Reid J. Ribble (R) | 1.7% |
 |
Mark Pocan (D) | 0.8% |
 |
F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. (R) | 0.8% |
 |
Glenn Grothman (R) | 0.7% |
This database was compiled partly by hand. Are we missing a Personal Explanation?
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