Ah true, but how often? I was often at the capitol until 12 midnight. And by often I mean every day. (well almost) Once again, it was special orders that normally kept me late, and only the congressman directly involved with those have to stay around. However, if votes were that late, all the congressman had to stick around. Votes obviously don't always happen in the wee hours of the morning, but its not a rare event for them to. Additionally I am only commenting on house floor proceedings, and I am completely ignoring committee responsibilities, constituents, campaigning, and negotiations.
You'd be surprised most correspondence is read, if not by the congressperson, at least by one of their staffers, and if they're decent enough they'll even reply
jon30041Nov 26, 2007
Not to mention all the free hookers and blow!
Closed AccountNov 26, 2007
How is this different from laws that Congress-people vote on, but don't read?
brad3378Nov 26, 2007
Actually, yes I have pulled all nighters for my employers - and did it for MUCH less money
ninevotesnowNov 26, 2007
Ah true, but how often? I was often at the capitol until 12 midnight. And by often I mean every day. (well almost) Once again, it was special orders that normally kept me late, and only the congressman directly involved with those have to stay around. However, if votes were that late, all the congressman had to stick around. Votes obviously don't always happen in the wee hours of the morning, but its not a rare event for them to. Additionally I am only commenting on house floor proceedings, and I am completely ignoring committee responsibilities, constituents, campaigning, and negotiations.
brad3378Nov 26, 2007
Too often
pabloivNov 28, 2007
You'd be surprised most correspondence is read, if not by the congressperson, at least by one of their staffers, and if they're decent enough they'll even reply