The Missouri Democrat has said she was dealing with health issues at the time. (The bill passed the Senate under unanimous consent, meaning one senator was needed to object to it in order for a recorded vote.) What does the record show about McCaskill’s presence in Washington at the time of the DEA bill? So, despite her claim that she “wasn’t here at the time,” McCaskill was clearly back at the Senate, participating in votes and hearings. The Pinocchio TestMcCaskill for two days has left the impression that she was away from the Senate, dealing with health issues, when the bill hobbling the DEA was passed.

Source: Washington Post October 17, 2017 16:59 UTC