John James
Republican John James, who is running for governor, has missed more roll call votes than any other Michigan member of Congress, the Detroit News reports.
Since beginning his second term in January 2025, James has skipped 9.5 percent, or 44 of 465 votes, Melissa Nann Burke and Grant Schwab report.
James skipped 10 percent of votes last year and 4.3 percent (73) of roll call votes overall since he was first sworn into Congress in 2023—double the 2.1 percent median lifetime rate for House members currently serving, The News reports.
James’ spokeswoman, Alyvia Bailey, pushed back, telling The News in a statement:
"John James lives by one rule: mission first, people always. He delivers, passing nine standalone bills, more than any Michigan member outside leadership, with additional wins in larger package."
"In 2025, he was one of just two in the delegation to have his own bill signed into law by President Trump, halting harmful EV regulations and protecting Michigan’s auto industry."
