Last updated on Oct. 31, 2015
This database was last updated in November 2015 and should only be used as a historical snapshot.
Rep. Martin Heinrich
0.6%
votes missed
6 out of 951
60.8%
misses explained
74 out of 6
0
mistakes
Martin Heinrich ranks 54th 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.
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.
23
Floor Votes
15
Suspension of the Rules
36
Amendments
All Vote Explanations
| Date | Vote | Roll Call | Title | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2011 | Nay | House vote 539 | On Agreeing to the Amendment, H R 2354 | Ambiguous or no reason |
| Feb. 8, 2011 | No | House vote 25 | On Passage, H R 359 | Ambiguous or no reason |
| Feb. 8, 2011 | Yes | House vote 24 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions, H R 359 | Ambiguous or no reason |
| Feb. 8, 2011 | Yes | House vote 23 | On Agreeing to the Amendment, H R 359 | Ambiguous or no reason |
Other Representatives from New Mexico:
| Name | Missed | |
|---|---|---|
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Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) | 4.5% |
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Stevan Pearce (R) | 2.5% |
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Ben Ray Luján (D) | 1.5% |
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