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* That means three House Democrats didn’t vote. They’re missing Rep. Jaime Andrade, who is ill with COVID-19. Checking on roll call.

…Adding… Rep. Lance Yednock voted “Present.” Rep. Kelly Cassidy did not vote.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:41 pm

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A new day in Illinois politics. Much work to do.

Comment by Rich Hiil Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:45 pm
Cassidy, a real profile in courage.

Comment by PC Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:49 pm
The new era is here, on a historic day for the Black Caucus and passage of major criminal justice reform.

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:49 pm
The hard work lies ahead.
Madigan may no longer be speaker, but regardless of what he does in the future, his experience and advice will be invaluable.
Passing legislation is only one part of the puzzle.

Comment by TheUpperRoom Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:54 pm
Maybe the proceedings needed to be translated into pig Latin for Lance Yednock

Comment by Ok Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:55 pm
Anyone have any insight on why Cassidy didn’t vote? Or an educated guess?

Comment by GOB Bluth Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:59 pm
My educated guess is that Cassidy is not comfortable voting for a man with credible allegations of violence against women in his past.

Comment by Graybeard Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:10 pm
- Maybe the proceedings needed to be translated into pig Latin for Lance Yednock -

You apparently don’t know anything about Jim Sweeney.

Comment by Excitable Boy Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:12 pm
== Anyone have any insight on why Cassidy didn’t vote? ==

In politics, the least risky path is voting against something that passes (or in favor of something that fails). Now if Welch’s tenure is a disaster or if more skeletons come to light, Cassidy can say it’s not on her. Keeps her clean for a speaker run of her own at some point.

Comment by Quibbler Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:13 pm
Profiles in Courage Award to: Rep. Kelly Cassidy.

Comment by Pizza Man Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:27 pm
Like or don’t her politics, but Cassidy has principals that are not compromised.

Comment by NorthSideNoMore Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 3:53 pm
Wow, Democrats kick the courageous women to the side again.

Comment by Arock Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 4:09 pm
A great day for Illinois. Not a good way for Madigan to (essentially) end his career. His legacy will be the debt he leaves us with.

Comment by Southwest Sider Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 4:09 pm

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