Yes, that's what lawmakers are supposed to do. Vote for and against items in a public setting rather than hiding behind the excuse "We don't have the votes" so there is no vote. If I were a head of a political party I would vote on just about every issue the second each congress is sworn in and get them on the record, get things passed or voted down. But then again I would never be elected either party leader, or remain there very long if I were. Lack of establishment accountability is driving things like cryptocurrency into the mainstream internationally faster than I ever could have imagined, and it is a great thing. Excellent points I like where you come from #davidpakman.