Alex Thomas
@alexhousethomas.bsky.social
Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | Previously: West Virginia MetroNews, Carolina Connection | Tar Heel | Dead Head | He/Him | athomas@adgnewsroom.com
Womack reached 8,000-straight votes in December 2023, and currently holds the longest streak in the House. www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/de...
Womack reaches 8,000 consecutive votes, extends longest active streak | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
WASHINGTON -- When U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., entered the House of Representatives in January 2011, one of his first votes was in support of Ohio Rep. John Boehner's bid for speaker.
www.arkansasonline.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Womack reached 8,000-straight votes in December 2023, and currently holds the longest streak in the House. www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/de...
“I am dealing with a family member’s serious medical issue that requires my presence at home. I’ve known all along that one day, this voting streak will end and that day has come. I am eternally grateful for your prayers and support during this difficult time.”
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“I am dealing with a family member’s serious medical issue that requires my presence at home. I’ve known all along that one day, this voting streak will end and that day has come. I am eternally grateful for your prayers and support during this difficult time.”
I'm just going to take a wild shot in the dark and say my many appearances on "MetroNews Hotline" and Arkansas PBS are not enough to get me this kind of social clout.
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I'm just going to take a wild shot in the dark and say my many appearances on "MetroNews Hotline" and Arkansas PBS are not enough to get me this kind of social clout.
Why some in the industry have paved the road for said rehabilitation tour, I will never understand.
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Why some in the industry have paved the road for said rehabilitation tour, I will never understand.
Update: Rep. Crawford stopped at Buc-ee's.
Rep. Rick Crawford on X: "Quick stop in Crossville, TN at the always reliable Buc-ee’s with my friend @RepTrentKelly as we head back to D.C. to end the Democrat shutdown. 8 more hours to go! https://t.co/9eSIw40dRr" / X
Quick stop in Crossville, TN at the always reliable Buc-ee’s with my friend @RepTrentKelly as we head back to D.C. to end the Democrat shutdown. 8 more hours to go! https://t.co/9eSIw40dRr
x.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Update: Rep. Crawford stopped at Buc-ee's.
Ignoring the stop to pick up Rep. Trent Kelly (in Tennessee, apparently), a Jonesboro-Washington trip is around 950 miles (approximately 14 1/2 to 15 hours).
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Ignoring the stop to pick up Rep. Trent Kelly (in Tennessee, apparently), a Jonesboro-Washington trip is around 950 miles (approximately 14 1/2 to 15 hours).