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Who Missed House Vote 228 (May 9, 2012)?

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This vote on the Second Blackburn of Tennessee Amendment to H R 5326 occurred on May 9, 2012. The amendment was agreed to with 229 votes in favor and 194 opposed. A total of 8 members did not vote.

Two out of eight 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. May 9, 2012 Yes Personal or family matter
Spencer Bachus III, R-Ala.
Joe Donnelly, D-Ind.
Bob Filner, D-Calif.
Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio
Michael T. McCaul, R-Tex.
Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio
Louise McIntosh Slaughter, D-N.Y. May 10, 2012 No Ambiguous or no reason