Last updated on Oct. 31, 2015

Who Missed House Vote 278 (May 20, 2009)?

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This vote on suspending the rules and passing H RES 297 occurred on May 20, 2009. The vote passed with 423 votes in favor and 0 opposed.

Three out of ten members of the House gave explanations for missing this vote.

Member Current Date Filed How they would have voted Reason for missing vote
Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.
James Barrett, R-S.C. June 3, 2009 Aye Ambiguous or no reason
Bruce Braley, D-Iowa May 20, 2009 Aye Personal or family matter
Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J.
John Murtha, D-Pa.
Jared Polis, D-Colo. May 21, 2009 Aye Medical matter
Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill.
Linda T. Sánchez, D-Calif.
Jackie Speier, D-Calif.
Fortney Stark, D-Calif.