Last updated on Oct. 31, 2015
This database was last updated in November 2015 and should only be used as a historical snapshot.
Rep. Adrian Smith
0.9%
votes missed
60 out of 6,906
48.3%
misses explained
29 out of 60
2
mistakes
Adrian Smith ranks 343rd 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.
11
Attending memorial services
10
Personal or family matter
4
Ambiguous or no reason
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
16
Suspension of the Rules
6
Amendments
All Vote Explanations
| Date | Vote | Roll Call | Title | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6, 2007 | No | House vote 1123 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H R 3998 | Attending memorial services |
Other Representatives from Nebraska:
| Name | Missed | |
|---|---|---|
 |
Jeff Fortenberry (R) | 3.3% |
 |
Brad Ashford (D) | 1.2% |
|
Adrian Smith (R) | 0.9% |
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