Zaffirini casts 65,000th consecutive vote, maintains perfect voting record
As the Texas Senate considered its Local and Uncontested Calendar on the morning of Monday, April 19, Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, cast her 65,000th consecutive vote, a record unmatched among legislators not only in Texas but also nationwide.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recognized Senator Zaffirini’s “unbelievable” achievement in the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, April 20 and presented her with a personalized gavel to memorialize the occasion.
Since her first legislative session in 1987, the senator has never missed a vote. In fact, she has maintained perfect attendance throughout her career except for breaking quorum deliberately in 2003 to prevent an untimely re-redistricting that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2006 violated the Voting Rights Act. She didn’t miss any votes then because the Senate couldn’t vote without a quorum.
“Representing the families of Senate District 21 is a tremendous responsibility,” Zaffirini said. “After faith and family, public service is my highest priority. The most fundamental part of that is being present and casting every vote.”
Read more: https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Zaffirini-casts-65-000th-consecutive-vote-16127816.php
(Laredo Morning Times)
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