Not commenting on how many lawmakers are in this category (because I don't know), but isn't that ridiculous? If you've been unable to show up to votes due to health, just retire! These octogenarians / nonagenarians holding on to their seats with one foot in the grave has to end.
Not commenting on how many lawmakers are in this category (because I don't know), but isn't that ridiculous? If you've been unable to show up to votes due to health, just retire! These octogenarians / nonagenarians holding on to their seats with one foot in the grave has to end.
They can, and some absolutely will. But extended absenteeism and surprise vacancies due to health issues are more likely to be with the oldest members of congress.
Not commenting on how many lawmakers are in this category (because I don't know), but isn't that ridiculous? If you've been unable to show up to votes due to health, just retire! These octogenarians / nonagenarians holding on to their seats with one foot in the grave has to end.
Umm, lots of people under 80 can be absent due to illness.
They can, and some absolutely will. But extended absenteeism and surprise vacancies due to health issues are more likely to be with the oldest members of congress.