Last updated on Oct. 31, 2015
Who Missed House Vote 299 (May 8, 2008)?
This database was last updated in November 2015 and should only be used as a historical snapshot.
This vote on passage of the bill H R 5818 occurred on May 8, 2008. The vote passed with 239 votes in favor and 188 opposed.
Three out of six members of the House gave explanations for missing this vote.
| Member | Current | Date Filed | How they would have voted | Reason for missing vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Campbell III, R-Calif. | ||||
| Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. | ● | May 14, 2008 | Yes | Attending memorial services |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez, D-Ill. | ● | May 8, 2008 | Yea | Ambiguous or no reason |
| David Loebsack, D-Iowa | ● | |||
| Laura Richardson, D-Calif. | ||||
| Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill. | ● | June 3, 2008 | Aye | Medical matter |