We must require all of them to be present and vote yes or no!!!

"With the House previously scheduled to be out of Washington for August recess, a sizable number of members are opting against flying back to the Capitol to cast their votes remotely on the monumental bill. Forty-six lawmakers filed proxy letters this week, with roughly 150 active proxy requests in place with a substantial number planning to continue with their previously scheduled events in their districts."

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Democrats poised to pass sweeping $740 billion bill Friday with many absent lawmakers
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Democrats poised to pass sweeping $740 billion bill Friday with many absent lawmakers

House Democrats are expected to send their sweeping, party-line energy, healthcare, and tax legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk on Friday. While the party is anticipating scoring a substantial legislative win ahead of the midterm elections, up to a third of the Democratic caucus is expected to cast their vote for the $740 billion budget reconciliation bill via proxy on Friday.