Last updated on Oct. 31, 2015
This database was last updated in November 2015 and should only be used as a historical snapshot.
Rep. Mark Sanford
2.1%
votes missed
34 out of 1,626
64.7%
misses explained
22 out of 34
0
mistakes
Mark Sanford ranks 117th 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.
9
Attending memorial services
8
Travel difficulties
5
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.
10
Floor Votes
7
Suspension of the Rules
5
Amendments
All Vote Explanations
| Date | Vote | Roll Call | Title | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2013 | Yes | House vote 288 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, H R 1092 | Travel difficulties |
| June 27, 2013 | Yes | House vote 287 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, H R 2383 | Travel difficulties |
Other Representatives from South Carolina:
| Name | Missed | |
|---|---|---|
 |
James E. Clyburn (D) | 3.3% |
 |
Mick Mulvaney (R) | 2.3% |
 |
Trey Gowdy (R) | 2.2% |
|
Mark Sanford (R) | 2.1% |
 |
Joe Wilson (R) | 1.8% |
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Tom Rice (R) | 1.7% |
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Jeff Duncan (R) | 1.0% |
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