https://dailycaller.com/2021/11/19/after-record-breaking-mccarthy-speech-78-house-members-decide-not-to-show-up-for-build-back-better-vote/
49 Republicans and 28 Democrats submitted letters to the House clerk Thursday and Friday explaining that they would instruct proxies to vote for them, “due to the ongoing public health emergency.” The House reconvened at 8:00 a.m., less than three hours after Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy concluded the longest floor speech in chamber history. He spoke for eight hours and 32 minutes, breaking Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s 2018 record by 25 minutes.
McCarthy swore that he would get rid of proxy voting during the speech. Maybe he should have warned the 49 repubs?
49 Republicans and 28 Democrats submitted letters to the House clerk Thursday and Friday explaining that they would instruct proxies to vote for them, “due to the ongoing public health emergency.” The House reconvened at 8:00 a.m., less than three hours after Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy concluded the longest floor speech in chamber history. He spoke for eight hours and 32 minutes, breaking Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s 2018 record by 25 minutes.
McCarthy swore that he would get rid of proxy voting during the speech. Maybe he should have warned the 49 repubs?
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