Politics

Final days in Congress not equal for all departing lawmakers

This is the time of year when I tend to take a longer look at the list of lawmakers in Congress who are “not voting,” as some members of the House and Senate sometimes check out a little early before their terms are finished, while others are more than happy to stick around to the last vote, thoroughly enjoying their final moments on Capitol Hill.

“I have a job to do,” said Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL), who did not run for re-election in November, but has been busily filling his final days with work before his term ends.

“I have a lot