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mia

(8,480 posts)
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 08:53 PM Oct 2013

Who are the members of Congress who voted to shut down the government?

There needs to be a list with information about when these representatives are up for reelection.

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CJCRANE

(18,184 posts)
1. I'm not sure they voted to shut it down...Boehner just didn't allow a vote to keep it open. nt
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 08:58 PM
Oct 2013
 

orpupilofnature57

(15,472 posts)
3. Exactly, Boehner appears to be in charge, and they get to Hide behind
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 09:05 PM
Oct 2013

him and TPTB, hiding of course from their boss, the American people .

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
6. Right. That's why they call it a 'do nothing Congress.' In this case, a LIHOP Congress. nt
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 09:08 PM
Oct 2013

jmowreader

(53,193 posts)
2. Those representatives are up for reelection next year
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 09:04 PM
Oct 2013

The House, which stands for election in toto every two years, caused this.

 

Coyotl

(15,262 posts)
5. All Representatives are up for re-election every election.
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 09:05 PM
Oct 2013

Senators every six years = every third election.

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