Some conservative lawmakers are celebrating the end of proxy voting following the Republican-led House’s vote approving of a new rules package Monday.
→ Kept deal-making hidden behind closed doorsRep. Thomas Massie celebrated. “Proxy voting has ended in the House! It was rarely used for its stated purpose of dealing with COVID.”
“But it was frequently abused by members to attend fund raisers, campaign, go on vacation, and avoid traveling for work. I’m one of a small minority who never voted by proxy,” he added:It was rarely used for its stated purpose of dealing with COVID. But it was frequently abused by members to attend fund raisers, campaign, go on vacation, and avoid traveling for work.“Tonight the House passed a rule to end proxy voting. Some members of Congress are upset they can no longer vote from the golf course,” Rep. Kevin Kiley remarked:
Tonight the House passed a rule to end proxy voting. Some members of Congress are upset they can no longer vote from the golf course.“Today, House Republicans will vote to END proxy voting once and for all. The House of Representatives isn’t a tech company,” Rep. Byron Donalds said. “Its members should work IN PERSON in the People’s House!”:The House of Representatives isn't a tech company.
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