"Both The Sacramento Bee and the New York Post published reports this week noting Swalwell's absences, which are the most of any active member of the House. According to data from GovTrack, most legislators miss about 3% of roll call votes, but Swalwell is sitting at 7.7% since joining Congress. Swalwell has missed 95 votes out of 342 roll calls in 2025."
"The outlet also noted Swalwell has been doing plenty of mingling with celebrities while missing his day job, including missing two House votes on the same day he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's late night show on November 20. Swalwell has not cast a vote since the day before his Kimmel appearance. It was during that interview that he announced his intention to run for governor of California."
"I've been in these fights as a city council member up in Dublin, my hometown, as a prosecutor in Oakland, and taking on the most corrupt president ever in the U.S. Congress, but I'm ready to bring this fight home, Swalwell told Kimmel about his gubernatorial run."
Rep. Eric Swalwell has missed a higher share of House roll call votes than any active member, recording a 7.7% absence rate since joining Congress. He missed 95 of 342 roll calls in 2025, compared with about 3% for most legislators, according to GovTrack. A lengthy government shutdown reduced congressional sessions in the year's second half. Swalwell missed votes including the National Defense Authorization Act and a bill to nullify an executive order on federal workers' collective bargaining. He has made celebrity appearances, announced a run for California governor on Jimmy Kimmel, and said his priorities include lowering prices and raising wages.
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