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John Rutherford: “I have never proxy voted. I also refuse to participate and assist other Members who wanted to proxy vote.”

On the recordMarch 16, 2022
I have never proxy voted. I also refuse to participate and assist other Members who wanted to proxy vote.
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida

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Emphasizing the importance of being present for votes.

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