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Mike Gallagher: Constituents whose Members vote by proxy and, thus, do not have their Representative present in the Chamber, lose out on…

On the recordMarch 16, 2022
Constituents whose Members vote by proxy and, thus, do not have their Representative present in the Chamber, lose out on those thoughtful discussions and debates that can sway opinions or change legislation.
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Mike Gallagher
Republican · Wisconsin

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Gallagher critiques proxy voting for limiting constituents' engagement in legislative discussions.

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