“Has anyone heard what the “family emergency” that caused Jeb Hensarling to be absent from the vote (since it was approved by only one vote)?”
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Yes, his father was dying (he died Sunday). If you are a family man/woman you’ll understand why he went home -— I understand it and certainly give him a pass on this.
So Boehner took advantage of the absence of a man whose father was dying to get the vote through the HOR? That’s a new low.
> “Has anyone heard what the “family emergency” that caused Jeb Hensarling to be absent from the vote (since it was approved by only one vote)?”
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Yes, his father was dying (he died Sunday). If you are a family man/woman you’ll understand why he went home -— I understand it and certainly give him a pass on this.
Definitely understand. He should have just said so. People would understand that explanation much better than a “family emergency”. Just wanted to know why given the timing.