Because they can't look foolish enough....
Texans Louie Gohmert and Ted Poe, were noticeably absent from the room when the panel rejected two amendments by Hank Johnson (D-Ga) aimed at striking provisions that would pre-empt state medical malpractice laws or constitutional provisions.
Poe and Gohmert had raised concerns about those provisions when the markup began Feb. 9, saying they doubted the federal government has the power to do that under the Commerce Clause, and they wanted to make sure the bill doesn’t violate states’ rights under the 10th Amendment. Despite their concerns, both voted to send the bill to the full House.
Poe said he had stepped out of the committee room to meet with constituents and had “other meetings” when the vote was taken. Gohmert could not be reached for comment.
Of COURSE they were busy! God forbid they get out of line and show some conscience....
Because they can't look foolish enough....
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