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Rep. Wesley Hunt Misses 95% of Votes, Sparks Controversy

1/24/2026

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Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) has missed 95% of roll call votes since December 18, 2025, attending 3 of 58.
On January 23, 2026, House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a vote to let Hunt arrive and cast against a Democratic resolution on President Donald Trump's Venezuela powers.
Hunt's campaign defended the absences, saying he has not hindered Republican measures.
Critics say the absences threaten legislative effectiveness amid the GOP's slim majority.

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Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) has missed 95% of roll call votes since December 18, 2025, attending 3 of 58.
On January 23, 2026, House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a vote to let Hunt arrive and cast against a Democratic resolution on President Donald Trump's Venezuela powers.
Hunt's campaign defended the absences, saying he has not hindered Republican measures.
Critics say the absences threaten legislative effectiveness amid the GOP's slim majority.