A 2011 House amendment concerning labor agreements on federal construction projects passed by a single vote and prompted explanations from eight of the 25 House members who did not vote, including three Republicans who said they opposed the amendment.
Sources
- The Dog Ate My Vote: How Congress Explains Its Absences (propublica.org)
- https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-dog-ate-my-vote-how-members-of-congress-explain-their-absences/ (truthdig.com)
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-dog-ate-my-vote-how-congress-explains-its-absences_n_5642778de4b060377346cc06 (huffpost.com)
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