Vote Entering - FAQ
What should I do when a legislator is in Admin but not listed on the voting record?
-We need to get more information on this particular legislator by doing a quick google search and referencing the specific state legislative website.
- If we discover that this legislator has left office prior to the vote, we will not want to include them in our voting record. We will need to move the legislator's name to the bottom list in Admin by clicking the "X" to the right of his or her name. Lastly, please let a staff member know that a legislator is listed in Admin but is no longer in office.
- If we discover that the legislator is still in office when the vote occurred, we will need to mark his or her vote as "Did Not Vote."
What should I do when a legislator is listed on the voting record but not in Admin?
-Most likely the missing legislator has left office, therefore you will need to work with a staff member to make sure that his or her vote is inputted into Admin. When asking for help, make sure that you have the legislator's full name and the state he or she is from.
Where do I enter Sponsors and Cosponsors?
-As in training, you will enter in sponsors and cosponsors in the bottom tab in the introduced status called "View Votes/Actions"; and
-Also, always look up the bill in that state's website to get the most up-to-date sponsors and cosponsors.
There is a Mr(s). Speaker or Mr(s). President. Who is that?
-Oftentimes, states will list a Mr(s) Speaker or Mr(s) President. We don't have titles in our voting record, however. You will have to conduct a bit of research and find out his or her first and last name.
Where do I add Referred to Committee action or Committee sponsorships?
-At the bottom of an Admin vote entry page, you will see a "Committee Actions" button. There you will add the correct committee and change their action as necessary.
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