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Who Missed House Vote 591 (Sept. 20, 2012)?

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This vote on suspending the rules and passing H R 5987 occurred on Sept. 20, 2012. The vote failed with 237 votes in favor and 180 opposed.

One out of 12 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.
Bob Filner, D-Calif.
Elton Gallegly, R-Calif.
Kay Granger, R-Tex.
Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill.
Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson Jr., D-Ga.
Walter B. Jones, R-N.C.
Mike Ross, D-Ark. Sept. 25, 2012 Yes Ambiguous or no reason
Paul Ryan, R-Wis.
Jackie Speier, D-Calif.
Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y.

In addition, one lawmaker did not miss the vote but either voted incorrectly or otherwise explained their actual vote.

Member Current Date Filed How they would have voted Reason for missing vote
Brad Sherman, D-Calif. Sept. 25, 2012 Other