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Who Missed House Vote 578 (Sept. 13, 2012)?

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This vote on motion to recommit with instructions of the bill H J RES 117 occurred on Sept. 13, 2012. The vote failed with 189 votes in favor and 232 opposed.

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
W. Akin, R-Mo.
Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. Sept. 14, 2012 Yea Personal or family matter
Paul Broun Jr., R-Ga.
Walter Herger, R-Calif.
Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill.
Peter T. King, R-N.Y.
Mike Ross, D-Ark. Sept. 14, 2012 Aye Ambiguous or no reason
Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y.