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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWho are the members of Congress who voted to shut down the government?
There needs to be a list with information about when these representatives are up for reelection.
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Who are the members of Congress who voted to shut down the government? (Original Post)
mia
Oct 2013
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I'm not sure they voted to shut it down...Boehner just didn't allow a vote to keep it open. nt
CJCRANE
Oct 2013
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CJCRANE
(18,184 posts)1. I'm not sure they voted to shut it down...Boehner just didn't allow a vote to keep it open. nt
orpupilofnature57
(15,472 posts)3. Exactly, Boehner appears to be in charge, and they get to Hide behind
him and TPTB, hiding of course from their boss, the American people .
I've been looking for a list of names.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)6. Right. That's why they call it a 'do nothing Congress.' In this case, a LIHOP Congress. nt
jmowreader
(50,557 posts)2. Those representatives are up for reelection next year
The House, which stands for election in toto every two years, caused this.
mia
(8,360 posts)7. Thank you. n/t
Coyotl
(15,262 posts)5. All Representatives are up for re-election every election.
Senators every six years = every third election.