Has anyone seen my member of Congress?

Today on Highway to Hill: We go into private eye mode as we try to locate some members of Congress who haven’t been showing up to work for quite awhile. Why do members of Congress miss votes in Washington, and what do they owe to their constituents? Plus, we break down what it means when the whole Congress goes on “recess”, and why a little R&R isn’t the worst thing in the world.This week’s syllabus 📚* “The Mystery of a Congressman’s Absence Deepens” (Tracey Tully, New York Times)* “Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance” (Tracey Tully, New York Times)* “Rep. Thomas Kean Still Trading Stocks Amid Months-Long Absence” (Sara Down, Forbes)* “Congresswoman Frederica Wilson misses 40+ votes on House floor; confirms she underwent eye surgery” (WPLG Local10)* “Potential successors are lining up as Frederica Wilson weighs exit” (Claire Heddles, Miami Herald)* House Calendar* Senate Calendar* “‘Representation matters’: DNC members condemn Wasserman Schultz’s run in historically-Black district (Carlton Gillespie, WLRN Public Media)* “Poll: Debbie Wasserman Schultz leads CD 20 contest, remains popular with Black, Caribbean voters” (Jesse Schnecker, Florida Politics) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit highwaytohill.substack.com