One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

[KMAN]

Pretty clear to see here what is more important to these people... and it's definitely not the people of this country.

44 - One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

 

[Mad Scientist]

The New Congress and President should be seated the next day. The only reason for the two and a half month wait if for newly elected leaders to travel to Washington from all over the US.

It isn't 1870 anymore, it takes two, three days max to pack up and travel cross country nowadays.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Given the horseshit they've spent their time on, I wish they'd have skipped all the votes. And agreed, if you've been fired, it's time to go. Buh bye.

 

[blastoff]

One-sixth is a bit more than the number of Dimocrats who won't be in the 112th Congress as a result of the voters' backlash over their support for Barry's lefty agenda.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

The New Congress and President should be seated the next day. The only reason for the two and a half month wait if for newly elected leaders to travel to Washington from all over the US.

It isn't 1870 anymore, it takes two, three days max to pack up and travel cross country nowadays.

That or just do away with lame duck sessions completely. I mean, what other job can you get fired in and still be allowed to work for another two months before you leave?

 

[Avatar4321]

The less time they are in Washington, the less damage they can do

 

[Revere]

Not all retiring members and those voted out.

Don't let the screen doors hit your asses on the way out, boys and girls.

You need us more than we need you.

Hundreds of House Members Absent as Lame-Duck Continues - FoxNews.com

FOX News has learned that as many as 140 House members are absent from Capitol Hill, despite the fact the House has yet to adjourn for the Christmas holiday.

With a current roll of 434, that number of missing representatives leaves the House operating with less than 300 members.

House rules require a minimum of 218 members for a quorum. If too few are present, the House is unable to conduct business.

Those missing are not just members who lost in November's elections or are retiring. In fact, a sizable number of those representatives are still on Capitol Hill.

 

[elvis]

merged.

 

[Revere]

Actually, 1/6 of Congress is only 72.5, not 140, as the second article points out.

 

[shintao]

Pretty clear to see here what is more important to these people... and it's definitely not the people of this country.

44 - One-sixth of House skips final lame-duck votes

It is too bad this isn't a regular occurrance, and save the taxpayer some money.

 

[shintao]

Not all retiring members and those voted out.

Don't let the screen doors hit your asses on the way out, boys and girls.

You need us more than we need you.

Hundreds of House Members Absent as Lame-Duck Continues - FoxNews.com

FOX News has learned that as many as 140 House members are absent from Capitol Hill, despite the fact the House has yet to adjourn for the Christmas holiday.

With a current roll of 434, that number of missing representatives leaves the House operating with less than 300 members.

House rules require a minimum of 218 members for a quorum. If too few are present, the House is unable to conduct business.

Those missing are not just members who lost in November's elections or are retiring. In fact, a sizable number of those representatives are still on Capitol Hill.

Ha! The screen door carrys with it some hefty retirement checks, other benefits, and job opportunities for their futures. Bunch of corrupt bastards should be shot along with all their offspring.