Evidently that excuse is planned in the event of any situation that might lead to further investigation.
I think she just said she was LATE to a meeting....
I think that was her story...excuse... er.. I mean REASON....
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It is in the Constitution that they can not be arrested when on their way to vote. I thought McKinney was just going to a meeting.
"Didn't McKinney use that same ploy. She was rushing to vote?
Evidently that excuse is planned in the event of any situation that might lead to further investigation."
As I understand it, there is a rule or law that if a congresscritter says they are going to a vote, the police can't detain them (can't obstruct the legislature in 'action')