Politics & Government

Rep. John Kline Didn't Miss a Vote in 2011

U.S. Congressman John Kline, (R-Second District) of Lakeville, was one of just 12 members of congress with perfect attendance.

There are 435 members of the United States Congress, and of those, only 12 had perfect attendance.

U.S. Congressman John Kline, (R-Second District) of , was one of them. According to congressional voting records, Kline was on hand to vote 948 times in 2011—every opportunity available.

It was the fourth time Kline posted a perfect voting attendance record, according to a press release issued by Kline's office, also doing so in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

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The release also said: "In addition to making every recorded vote, Kline returned home regularly to meet with local officials and constituents, hear their concerns, and work on their behalf in Washington."

Kline is in his fifth term and is serves as Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. He also serves on the House Armed Services Committee.

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